[Experiments on atmospheric pressure and vacuum chambers]

[Experiments on atmospheric pressure and vacuum chambers]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Guericke, Otto von, 1602-1686 Author
Publication:
Amsterdam: Joannem Janssonium, 1672
Language(s):
Latin
Format:
Still image
Abstract:
Two men are placing weights on a platform which is chained to the bottom hemisphere of a globe, the upper hemisphere is connected to a wooden support. This is an experiment on atmospheric pressure on evacuated hemispheres.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Experimenta nova (ut vocantur) Magdeburgica de vacuo spatio primum a R.P. Gaspare Schotto, p. 106.; (DNLM)2357029R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101435295 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A012171
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101435295