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Pantograph: A Historic Tool and Its Application in Land Surveying
Introduction to the Pantograph
The pantograph is a mechanical device that has been in use for centuries, primarily for duplicating and scaling drawings. Invented by Christoph Scheiner in 1603, this tool leverages the principles of geometric similarity to copy figures and create scale adjustments with high precision. While its initial applications were mostly in art and engineering, the pantograph has also played a significant role