Struve Geodetic Arc, Triangulation network in Northern Europe.
The Struve Geodetic Arc extends 2,821 kilometers from Hammerfest, Norway, to the Black Sea through a network of 265 triangulation measurement points.
Between 1816 and 1855, astronomer Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve established this meridian chain to determine the exact size and shape of Earth.
The network represents scientific collaboration between ten European nations, marking the first large-scale measurement endeavor across national boundaries in the 19th century.
Visitors can explore the preserved triangulation points across multiple countries, each marked with geodetic monuments containing specific coordinate information.
The measurements obtained through this triangulation network proved that Earth flattens at the poles, fundamentally changing geographical understanding of the planet.
Location: Jyväskylä
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Location: Pyhtää
Part of: World Heritage Site
GPS coordinates: 52.28944,25.64944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
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