Parabolic Collection

The path of a projectile shown as a circular arc
5311833 The path of a projectile shown as a circular arc; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the path of a projectile shown as a circular arc)

Carl Zeiss Jena Concave Mirror Lens - Searchlights
Carl Zeiss Jena Concave Mirror Lens for large electric headlamps (searchlights) which used these 2m wide parabolic reflectors. Date: 1926

Medieval war machine. Catapult. Parabolic motion machine, used to launch long-distance projectiles. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Dome of the Gran Salon, 1886-91 (photo)
IND227098 Dome of the Gran Salon, 1886-91 (photo) by Gaudi, Antoni (1852-1926); Palau Guell, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

Güell cellar in El Garraf, inside of the chapel built on the top of the building
Guell cellar in El Garraf, inside of the chapel built on the top of the building with parabolic arches, designed by Francesc Berenguer i Mestres, a disciple of Antoni Gaudi

Design for a parabolic swing bridge, 1480-1490 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Design for a parabolic swing bridge, 1480-1490 (1954). One of Leonardo da Vincis designs for lightweight, transportable bridges for military use. Codex Atlanticus, 312r-a

Solar power plant. Oil pipes and parabolic mirrors at a solar power plant. These mirrors work by tracking the Sun across the sky and focusing its rays onto tubes that contain synthetic oil

Bouncing ball, stroboscopic image using coloured lights. The strobe light was set to flash 50 times every second, and the exposure time was about 1.5 seconds

Italy. Bologna. Prendiparte Tower. 12th century

Parabolic bridge. Model by Ermenegildo Menighetti, 1952-1953. Leonardos drawing (Codex Atlanticus, sheet 855, 1480-90). The science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy

Spain. Terrassa. Masia Freixa (1907-1910). Modernist building by Lluis Muncunill (1868-1931). Exterior

Satellite at Goonhilly Earth Station, Cornwall
The worlds first parabolic satellite communications antenna, nicknamed Arthur, at Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, Goonhilly Downs, near Helston, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, a social predator, unique pack-living canid, most endangered
African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, most endangered only 3k - 5, 500 remaining, IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Canid Specialist Group, part of AZA species survival plan, Naples Zoo

Picture No. 10895004
Cylindrical Parabolic Collectors - generating energy Date:

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Cylindrical Parabolic Collectors - generating energy Date:

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Cylindrical Parabolic Collectors - generating energy Date:

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Cylindrical Parabolic Collectors - generating energy Date:

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Cylindrical Parabolic Collectors - generating energy Date:

Parabolic reflector, artwork C017 / 7000
Parabolic reflector. Computer artwork showing parallel beams of light striking a parabolic reflector. The reflector directs the light beams to a focus point in front of the reflector

Parabolic convex mirror, artwork C017 / 7071
Parabolic convex mirror. Computer artwork of light beams striking a parabolic convex mirror from the light source at centre. The rays strike the reflector and are diverged

Portable solar cooker in desert
Solar cooking. Uzbek tribesmen use a solar cooker to heat water for tea. The solar cooker uses a paraboloidal mirror to reflect sunlight to a focus point

Parabolic reflector, artwork C017 / 7096
Parabolic reflector. Computer artwork of diverging light beams striking a parabolic reflector from a light source at centre

Parabolic reflector, artwork C017 / 7097
Parabolic reflector. Computer artwork of diverging light beams striking a tilted parabolic reflector from a light source at centre

SEGS solar power plant, California, USA C013 / 9761
SEGS solar power plant, California, USA. There are nine solar energy generating systems (SEGS) located in Californias Mojave desert, USA

Old oil lamp with reflector C013 / 5293
An old oil lamp (now converted to electricity) with a partly-parabolic reflector to reflect the light and heat away from the wall on which it is mounted. Photographed in Tucson, Arizona

MOROCCO. Fes. Minarets in the medina

LIGHTHOUSE LAMP. Reflecting, or parabolic, lighthouse lamp. Line engraving, French, 19th century

Solar parabolic mirror, California, USA
Solar parabolic mirror. Close-up of a solar energy generating systems (SEGS) parabolic (curved) mirror in Californias Mojave desert, USA

Satellite dish being used to send radio and microwave signals to and from satellites orbiting the Earth. The curved dish reflects incoming signals and focuses them at the receiver (centre)

Solar powered water heater
Line focus water heater. This system uses curved mirrors to form a parabolic trough which focuses sunlight onto a tube running above the mirrors which contains water

Effelsberg radio telescope
With a diameter of 100 meters, the Radio Telescope Effelsberg is one of the largest fully steerable radio telescopes on earth

Solar power plant at sunrise. Parabolic mirrors at a solar power plant. These mirrors work by tracking the Sun across the sky and focusing its rays onto tubes that contain synthetic oil

Solar-powered line-focus water heater. This system uses curved mirrors to form a parabolic trough which focuses sunlight onto a tube running above the mirrors which contains water

Radio telescopes, artwork
Radio telescopes. Computer artwork of a radio telescope array in the mist

Solar power plant, California, USA. There are nine solar power plants located in Californias Mojave desert, USA, collectively called solar energy generating systems (SEGS)

Concentrating sunlight, 17th century
Concentrating sunlight. Illustration showing various methods of concentrating sunlight in order to ignite some material. The main illustration depicts a lens mounted on a castle turret being used to

Solar power plant, California, USA
Solar power plant, aerial photograph. There are nine solar power plants located in Californias Mojave desert, USA, collectively called solar energy generating systems (SEGS)

Parabolic sand dune formations, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

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"Unleashing the Power of Parabolic: From Medieval War Machines to Solar Power Plants" Step back in time to the medieval era, where towering catapults and parabolic motion machines ruled the battlefield. These ingenious contraptions harnessed the power curves, propelling projectiles with incredible precision and force. Fast forward to modern times, where Carl Zeiss Jena Concave Mirror Lens searchlights illuminate the night sky with their mesmerizing parabolic beams. The Dome of the Gran Salon, a stunning architectural masterpiece from 1886-91, showcases how parabolic shapes can create breathtaking spaces that captivate all who enter. Venture into Güell cellar in El Garraf and marvel at the chapel built atop this historic building. Its interior design incorporates elegant parabolic elements that add an ethereal touch to this sacred space. Leonardo da Vinci's visionary mind takes center stage as we explore his design for a parabolic swing bridge from 1480-1490 (1954). This genius artist understood how harnessing the power of a perfectly curved arch could revolutionize transportation. The Prendiparte Tower in Italy stands tall as a testament to both ancient architecture and engineering prowess. Built in the 12th century, its grandeur lies not only in its height but also in its strategic use structures. Ermenegildo Menighetti's model for a parabolic bridge from 1952-1953 showcases how these innovative designs continue to shape our world today. Terrassa's Masia Freixa exemplifies Spain's embrace of modernity while incorporating traditional aesthetics through its striking use of sweeping curves. Leave Earth behind momentarily as we gaze upon satellite dishes at Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall. These impressive structures utilize precise parabolas to communicate with distant corners of our planet and beyond. Prepare yourself for an extraterrestrial encounter as you delve into the world of alien invasion illustrations.