Chapter IV — Measurement & Precision
Meridian Instruments
The margin halves every generation
Measurement accuracy of Meridian instruments by era of manufacture, 1750–1870
↑ 23 points since 1750
100%
80%
60%
40%
Precision
76.2%
1750
83.8%
1780
91.4%
1810
96.1%
1840
99.2%
1870
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