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Piccard 1931 Ascent - 1
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
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "Piccard 1931 Ascent - 1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the moment Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard and his colleague Kipfer reached an unprecedented altitude of 16,201 meters, soaring into the stratosphere from Augsburg and touching down in the Austrian Alps on May 27, 1931. This captivating image brings the adventure and innovation of their record-breaking ascent to life, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Order now and bring a piece of aviation history into your world.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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"In this historic photograph, Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard (1896-1962) is seen reaching a record-breaking altitude of 16,201 meters (53,127 feet) during his groundbreaking ascent on May 27, 1931. Accompanied by his colleague Paul Kipfer, Piccard ascended from Augsburg, Germany, and landed in the Austrian Alps. This remarkable achievement was made possible through the use of a hydrogen-filled balloon, which allowed them to surpass the previous record of 15,778 meters (51,735 feet) set by Jean-Pierre Blanchard and John Bassett Moore in 1783. Piccard's ascent marked a significant milestone in the exploration of the Earth's atmosphere and paved the way for future aviation and space travel. The determination and innovation of Piccard and Kipfer, along with their groundbreaking technology, continue to inspire scientists and explorers around the world." This photograph is a testament to human curiosity and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Auguste Piccard's ascent to the stratosphere in 1931 represented a major breakthrough in our understanding of the Earth's atmosphere and the limits of human exploration. The image captures a moment of triumph and achievement, as Piccard and Kipfer reach new heights and expand the boundaries of what was thought possible. The setting, with the backdrop of the Austrian Alps, adds a sense of grandeur and majesty to the scene, emphasizing the vastness and beauty of the natural world. This photograph is a reminder of the importance of scientific inquiry and the role it plays in shaping our understanding of the world around us.
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