How Do They Determine That the Earth Has A Diameter of 7,930 Miles?

Authors

Professor Richard Paul, The Division of Science, University of Maine at Machias, Visiting at the University of Montana

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

11-9-2000

Abstract

Presentation will give a historical investigation of the various methods used to determine the circumference of the earth.

Is the shape of the earth a sphere, an ellipsoid, or more like a lump of coal and how do we know for sure?

Additional Details

Thursday, 9 November 2000
4:10 p.m. in Math 109
Coffee/treats at 3:30 p.m. Math 104 (Lounge)

Recommended Citation

Paul, Professor Richard, "How Do They Determine That the Earth Has A Diameter of 7,930 Miles?" (2000). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 77.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/77