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Heliostat, 19th century
Heliostat, 19th-century artwork. Heliostats are devices designed to track the sun across the sky and continually adjust their mirror to reflect the suns rays to a fixed location. This heliostat was a new design by the French instrument maker Philippe Pellin. It was exhibited in Paris at the 1894 exposition of the Physics Society of France. This heliostat included a heavy weight that stabilised the mechanism and made it more reliable. Artwork from the 13th volume (first period of 1894) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1890s 1894 Annual Volume Device Exposition France French Heliostat Instrument La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Mirror Optics Popular Science Reflect Reflecting Weekly Mono Chrome Physical
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This print showcases a remarkable 19th-century artwork known as the Heliostat. Designed by the talented French instrument maker Philippe Pellin, this innovative device was exhibited at the prestigious 1894 exposition of the Physics Society of France in Paris. Heliostats are ingenious contraptions engineered to track the sun's movement across the sky and continuously adjust their mirrors to reflect its rays towards a fixed location. What sets this particular heliostat apart is its groundbreaking design, featuring a stabilizing heavy weight that greatly enhanced its reliability. The illustration, sourced from La Science Illustree, an esteemed French popular science weekly publication, offers us a glimpse into the technological advancements of that era. With intricate details meticulously captured in monochrome, it transports us back to a time when optics and physics were rapidly evolving fields. As we delve into history through this single image, we witness how scientific minds like Pellin's sought to harness nature's power for practical applications. This photograph not only serves as a testament to human ingenuity but also reminds us of our timeless fascination with astronomical wonders. With its rich historical significance and artistic allure, this print from Science Photo Library encapsulates both technological progress and aesthetic beauty within one frame.
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