Balloon ascent. Historical artwork of the stages of an ascent in a balloon by a Mr. Hampton from Cremorne House in Chelsea,London,England. The balloon would be filled with hydrogen or hot air to make it rise. The small basket beneath the balloon (bottom right) has a parachute attached to bring the passenger back to the ground (centre). Meanwhile the detached balloon deflates and falls (centre left). Published in A system of aeronautics,comprehending its earliest investigations,and modern practice and art,Philadephia,1850 | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / New York Public Library / Science, Industry & Business Library |
Taille de l’image : | 2237 px × 3510 px |
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