bessel ellipsoid

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What does bessel ellipsoid mean?

An estimate for the shape and size of the Earth as part of a frame of reference for geodesy and astronomy.

Where does bessel ellipsoid come from?

Named after German mathematician Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel.

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