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Inflation of Charles and the Robert brothers' hydrogen balloon, 1783. Artist: Unknown

Inflation of Charles and the Robert brothers' hydrogen balloon, 1783. Jean and Noel Robert helping Jacques Charles (1746-1823) to inflate the balloon with hydrogen produced by covering a barrel of iron filings with sulphuric acid. On 1 December 1783 Charles and one of brothers made the first manned ascent in a hydrogen balloon, lifting off from the Tuileries Gardens in Paris.
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Title:
Inflation of Charles and the Robert brothers' hydrogen balloon, 1783. Artist: Unknown
Caption:
Inflation of Charles and the Robert brothers' hydrogen balloon, 1783. Jean and Noel Robert helping Jacques Charles (1746-1823) to inflate the balloon with hydrogen produced by covering a barrel of iron filings with sulphuric acid. On 1 December 1783 Charles and one of brothers made the first manned ascent in a hydrogen balloon, lifting off from the Tuileries Gardens in Paris.
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engraving
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Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images
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Image size:
2635 x 4013 px | 30.3 MB
Print size:
22.3 x 34.0 cm | 8.8 x 13.4 in (300 dpi)
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