How much does the Pantagraph cost?
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How do I contact the Pantagraph?
Dear valued customer, If you have any questions about your delivery, you can contact us by calling 1-855-264-2511 or emailing us at [email protected].
How do I cancel my Pantagraph?
YOU MAY CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AT ANY TIME BY CALLING 855.264. 2511.
When was the Pantagraph invented?
History. The Pantagraph as it is known today began back in 1853. The paper was started under R. B. Mitchell, who was a descendant of Jesse W.
Who owns the Pantagraph newspaper in Bloomington Illinois?
Lee Enterprises
The Pantagraph is a daily newspaper that serves Bloomington–Normal, Illinois, along with 60 communities and eight counties in the Central Illinois area. Its headquarters are in Bloomington and it is owned by Lee Enterprises.
Who invented the Pantagraph?
Christopher Scheiner, a German Jesuit, was responsible for designing and building the first pantograph in 1603. An illustration of the device can be seen in his 1630 book, Rosa ursina Sive Sol, along with other instruments he invented including a refracting telescope.
What is the Pantagraph website?
About Pantagraph Media The Pantagraph is a daily newspaper and Web site that serves Central Illinois. Located in Bloomington, Illinois, it reaches more than 107,000 daily readers, and is recognized as one of the most influential papers in Illinois.
Why is it called a pantograph?
The pantograph is a common type of current collector; typically, a single or double wire is used, with the return current running through the rails. The term stems from the resemblance of some styles to the mechanical pantographs used for copying handwriting and drawings.
What has replaced the pantograph?
In 1821, Professor William Wallace (1768–1843) invented the eidograph to improve upon the practical utility of the pantograph. The eidograph relocates the fixed point to the center of the parallelogram and uses a narrow parallelogram to provide improved mechanical advantages.
What is a Pantagraph used for?
Pantographs are used for reducing or enlarging engineering drawings and maps and for guiding cutting tools over complex paths. Artists specializing in miniatures use pantographs to achieve greater detail.
Who invented pantograph?
Christopher Scheiner
Christopher Scheiner, a German Jesuit, was responsible for designing and building the first pantograph in 1603. An illustration of the device can be seen in his 1630 book, Rosa ursina Sive Sol, along with other instruments he invented including a refracting telescope.