Sneha Anand

CR4000

The chosen site is an Observatory in Bangalore, which was part of the Great Trigonometric Survey. The survey used the method of triangulation over large distances, to create a network of triangles and correlated with astronomical observations to calculate the third point. This became a turning point for the fields of astronomy, geodesy and cartography as the results helped produce precision maps and proved theories on the curvature of Earth.

The site holds a remarkable part in the history of science with a consolidated and comprehensive effort of many professions to mark out measurements through different geographical zones, and in constantly changing topographical conditions.