 Pantometrum Kircherianum

The "Pantometrum Kircherianum" is a work by the 17th-century Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher. It is essentially an elaborate description of a device he designed for various purposes, including the measurement of distances and the demonstration of scientific principles. Kircher was known for his wide-ranging interests in science, art, and invention, and his works often blended elements of mathematics, physics, and philosophy.