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Who invented portolan charts?
i guess the marines did hope that helps
What has the author Edward Luther Stevenson written?
Edward Luther Stevenson has written: 'Portolan charts; their origin and characteristics' -- subject- s -: History, Cartography, Navigation, Nautical charts, Charts, diagrams, Young women, Juvenile fiction, Religious life 'Publications of Edward Luther Stevenson' -- subject- s -: Bibliography 'Marine world chart of Nicolo de Canerio Januensis, 1502 - circa -' -- subject- s -: Early maps 'Atlas of Portolan charts' -- subject- s -: Charts, diagrams 'Willem Janszoon Blaeu, 1571-1638' -- subject- s -: Early maps 'Maps reproduced as glass transparencies' -- subject- s -: Cartography
What part of the world did the portolan charts come from?
in general the countries surrounding the Mediterranean. The word portolan is from the Italian. They were intended for navigation from port to port, rather than the wide ocean. Columbus probably had a ('appropriated') fragment of a Portuguese one - originally from Turkey - that he used in his Spanish-sponsored voyage to the new world.
What is the center of the medieval map?
Assuming the map is of the known world, medieval maps were usually centered on Jerusalem. Sometimes they were centered on Rome. Portolan charts were sometimes based on a projectioncentering on Alexandria, and this was true even if Alexandria was not on the map.
What is an unconfirmed airport?
An unconfirmed airport is an airport that may or may not still be open for public use, but is still shown on charts for navigation purposes or for emergency use.
How long was ed sheerans A Team in the charts for?
It's still in the charts.
When was the portolan chart invented?
a long time ago
What are flip charts and what is their use?
What are flip charts and their uses?
What are the names of 2 charts you can use in the computer when you analyzing the data?
bar charts and pie charts
Why do scientsits use data charts?
Scientists use data charts to organize their data and also their results
How many weeks did lady gaga bad romance stay in the charts?
It's still in the charts but I would say on some charts 6-7 weeks! From :)
What are Iberian sailing inventions from the age of exploration?
During the Age of Exploration, Iberian sailors made significant advancements in navigation and ship design. The development of the caravel, a small, highly maneuverable ship, allowed for exploration along Africa's coast and across the Atlantic. Innovations like the astrolabe and quadrant improved celestial navigation, enabling sailors to determine their latitude at sea more accurately. Additionally, the use of detailed maps and charts, such as the portolan charts, facilitated more precise navigation and exploration.
