3D Collection – the Surveying Theodolite from Lötschberg Tunnel

The internal surveying of a tunnel is carried out using a surveying theodolite. This theodolite, which is now available as a 3D model, was used for surveying the Lötschberg tunnel.  The triangulation of Lötschberg tunnel was carried out between 25 August and 8 September 1906 … Read more

3D Collection – a Universal Instrument for Land Surveying

Like the T2 universal theodolite and the travel theodolite, this triangulation theodolite also originated from the Institute of Geodesy and Photogrammetry. According to the order book, the Institute – which was still called the Geodetic Institute at the time – purchased it for 1725 in 1902. It is … Read more

3D Collection – a Target Marker for the Construction of the Simplon Tunnel

This target marker was added to the collection of scientific instruments and teaching aids together with around 320 other surveying instruments from the Institute of Geodesy and Photogrammetry. It was used for surveying work during the construction of the Simplon Tunnel. The Simplon Tunnel The … Read more

Sammlung 3D – ein Theodolit von Georg Friedrich Brander

Dieser Theodolit aus dem 18. Jh. ist Bestandteil der Sammlung Sternwarte. Angelegt wurde diese von Rudolf Wolf (1816-1893). Er war Astronomieprofessor, Leiter der Semper-Sternwarte, Direktor der Bibliothek des Polytechnikums (heute ETH) und Sammler astronomischer Instrumente. Für seine Sammlung hat er 1873 ein Inventar angelegt. Leider … Read more

3D Collection – a Theodolite To Go

A theodolite is used to measure angles, for example in engineering, architecture or surveying. This theodolite is a travel theodolite dating from 1899. Due to its small size and low weight, it was well suited for use on excursions. ETH acquired this theodolite in 1899. … Read more

3D Collection – Wild Heerbrugg’s First Theodolite

This theodolite, called the WILD T2 universal theodolite, was purchased by ETH in 1923. This was also the year in which the Geodetic Institute was officially mentioned for the first time; this happened during the summer semester. However, geodesy and topography had already been taught … Read more