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Alte Meridianmarke
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The Alte Meridianmarke in Bonn is a geodetic survey point and a monument of technological history. In 1847/48, Bonn astronomer Professor Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander determined the meridian angle through stellar observations to establish the baseline orientation for the Rhineland triangulation network. This precise surveying marked a significant milestone in cartography.
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Professor Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander was the leading astronomer for this survey.
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