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PICCARDs 1931 ASCENT -2
Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard, with colleague Kipfer, reaches record altitude of 16, 201m, ascending from Augsburg and coming down in the Austrian Alps Date: 27 May 1931
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1931 Alps Altitude Ascending Ascent Augsburg Auguste Austrian Balloon Colleague Coming Piccard Reaches Record Scientist Swiss
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Auguste Piccard's groundbreaking ascent in 1931. Witness the determination and courage of Piccard and his colleague Kipfer as they reached an unprecedented altitude of 16,201 meters, soaring above the Austrian Alps. This stunning image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the essence of human achievement and the allure of exploration. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and let it inspire you every day.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 49.1cm (16" x 19.3")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic photograph, Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard (left) and his colleague Paul Kipfer are seen celebrating their successful ascent to a record-breaking altitude of 16,201 meters (53,157 feet) on May 27, 1931. The intrepid explorers embarked on their journey from Augsburg, Germany, and landed safely in the Austrian Alps after an exhilarating and groundbreaking flight. Piccard, a renowned physicist and meteorologist, had dedicated his life to exploring the extremes of the Earth's atmosphere. This particular ascent was a part of his ongoing research into the physical and chemical properties of the stratosphere. To achieve this remarkable feat, the pair utilized a large hydrogen-filled balloon, which they filled with helium for the ascent and hydrogen for the descent. Their journey took them higher than any human had ever gone before, and they spent several hours collecting valuable data on atmospheric conditions, temperature, and pressure at various altitudes. The information gathered during this flight significantly advanced scientific knowledge of the upper atmosphere and paved the way for further research in the field of aeronautics and space exploration. The successful ascent of Piccard and Kipfer on May 27, 1931, marked a significant milestone in the history of scientific discovery and human achievement. Their courage and determination continue to inspire generations of scientists and explorers, reminding us of the limitless potential of human curiosity and ingenuity.
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