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Calcutta Baseline . Great Trigonometrical Survey measurement of the Calcutta baseline in by George Everest The engraving is based on sketch by James Prinsep It shows Ramsden chain being set on coffers supported by pickets The tent is to avoid expansion due to heat The boning telescope is used to align the links of the chain Reprint