Magnetic Collection (page 3)

The ocean of magnetic force around us (litho)
994060 The ocean of magnetic force around us (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Magazine Arthur Mee published 1930 s); American, out of copyright

Le Baquet magnetique de Mesmer (engraving)
3644215 Le Baquet magnetique de Mesmer (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Baquet magnetique de Mesmer. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1842)

Lapis Polaris Magnes (engraving)
3646745 Lapis Polaris Magnes (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lapis Polaris Magnes)

Robert Macaire hypnotising (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT252903 Robert Macaire hypnotising (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Magnetite mine (chromolitho)
2788761 Magnetite mine (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnetite mine. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Flavio Gioia of Amalfi discovering the Power of the Lodestone
XIR215536 Flavio Gioia of Amalfi discovering the Power of the Lodestone, plate 3 from Nova Reperta (New Discoveries) engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612) c.1600 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Straet

Advertisement for Rigges celebrated magnetic razor tablet (engraving)
733825 Advertisement for Rigges celebrated magnetic razor tablet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A magnetized needle pushed through a ball of cork, and floating submerged in a goblet of
539353 A magnetized needle pushed through a ball of cork, and floating submerged in a goblet of water, shows dip and the direction of the magnetic pole

Graphometer or clinometer (brass, glass & steel)
MFR348327 Graphometer or clinometer (brass, glass & steel) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A surveying instrument used for angle measurements; ); Dutch

Calculating Longitude with the Declination of the Sun, plate 17 from
STC263557 Calculating Longitude with the Declination of the Sun, plate 17 from Nova Reperta (New Discoveries) engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612) c.1600 (engraving) (later colouration) by Straet

Record reproduction equipment (litho)
6009433 Record reproduction equipment (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Record reproduction equipment)

The Magnetic and Meteorological Royal Observatory, Greenwich (engraving)
1101080 The Magnetic and Meteorological Royal Observatory, Greenwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magnetic and Meteorological Royal Observatory)

An electric tower crane on the Clyde (b / w photo)
3652696 An electric tower crane on the Clyde (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electric tower crane on the Clyde)

Magnetic aids to skaters, to be installed in the London parks during the skating season (litho)
1090698 Magnetic aids to skaters, to be installed in the London parks during the skating season (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trough compass with decorated wooden lid, c. 1800 (mixed media)
MFR348326 Trough compass with decorated wooden lid, c.1800 (mixed media) by Lenoir, Etienne (1744-1832); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A terrella or globe-shaped magnet with lumps of iron to represent mountains
539359 A terrella or globe-shaped magnet with lumps of iron to represent mountains and showing the north-seeking property of a magnetic needle

Magnetism, illustrations of Natural Philosophy, published in Popular Diagrams
STC310998 Magnetism, illustrations of Natural Philosophy, published in Popular Diagrams by James Reynolds, London 1850 (colour litho) by Emslie

Faradays Electro-magnetic Laboratory, 1852 (w / c on paper)
TRI98478 Faradays Electro-magnetic Laboratory, 1852 (w/c on paper) by Moore, Harriet Jane (1801-1884); 33x47 cm; The Royal Institution, London, UK; (add.info.: inside the Royal Institution Building)

Electricity (engraving)
5207057 Electricity (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electricity. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow)

Ann Boardman aged 20, changes a tape reel on the computer, Circa 1970

Northern lights over fishing village with mountain range on coastline at Hamnoy
espkeywordtest, lofoten islands, reine, snow covered, rock, landscape, background, aurora, green, polar, light, northern lights, stars, magnetic, borealis, space, northern, beautiful, universe

Lofoten Reine View Point, Norway

Woman Having Her Hair Done

John Rosss arctic expedition: Ross planting the British Standard on the true position of the Magnetic Pole. Date: 1829 - 33

THE MAGNETIC POLE
Determining the MAGNETIC POLE as opposed to the geographical pole - a problem scientists were well aware of in the 17th century Date: circa 1680

GREENWICH ROYAL OBSERVATORY A young well-dressed couple admire the magnetic clock outside Greenwich Royal Observatory. Date: 19th Century

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Travel, Navigation, Map Reading, Sighting compass with dial pointing to magnetic north on a white background

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Travel, Navigation, Map Reading, Sighting compass with dial pointing to magnetic north on a white background

1920 Owen Magnetic. Creator: Unknown
1920 Owen Magnetic

1916 Owen Magnetic. Creator: Unknown
1916 Owen Magnetic

Magnetism, 1833. Creator: Unknown
Magnetism, 1833. Diagram of the natural phenomenon of magnetism: hands manipulating magnets above, and a compass below. [William Orr, London, 1833]

The Magnetic Clock, Greenwich Observatory, c1840, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Magnetic Clock, Greenwich Observatory, c1840, (c1878). People looking at the Shepherd Gate Clock on the wall outside the gate of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich in south London

Magnetic Observations, c1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

The first pivoted needle compass, c1269 (1956). From Epistola de Magnete the first treatise on magnets, written by French scholar Pierre de Maricourt (Petrus Peregrinus)

Use of the magnetic compass in map making, 1643. Diagram of the use of the compass by cartographers and surveyors. Bor (Borealis) is north and Aust (Australis) is south

Magnetism, 1600. A terrella or globe-shaped magnet with lumps of iron to represent mountains and showing the north-seeking property of a magnetic needle. From De Magnete by William Gilbert

A magnetized needle pushed through a ball of cork, floating submerged in a goblet of water, 1600. The needle shows the dip and the direction of the magnetic pole. From De Magnete by William Gilbert

Magnetism, c1850. Educational plate showing various aspects of magnetism and electromagnetism including a dip needle, compass, the lifting power of an electromagnet (12), Wheatstone telegraph (13)

Behaviour of a magnetic compass, 1643. If a compass in a box is carried round a globe-shaped magnet (N, centre of picture) with magnetic poles where lines cross (left and right of N)

Hans Christian Oersted, Danish physicist, 1820 (c1880). Oersted (1777-1851) observing that electric current has an effect on a magnetic needle

NASA Langley Magnetic Suspension / Balance System
A shuttle model is magnetically suspended in the transparent hexagonal test section of the MIT/NASA Langley 6 inch MSBS. Massive power supplies are required to drive electromagnets for model position

Magnetic Termite Mound, Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Mound-building termites or just mound builders are a group of termite species that live in mounds. This group of termites live in Africa, Australia and South America

Floppy disk of 3.5 inch size enclosed in a plastic protective jacket. This flexible magnetic disk is used to store computer data

Iron filings with a magnet
Magnetism. Iron filings being attracted to a bar magnet. The magnetic field of the magnet induces a small magnetic field in the iron filings, and the opposite magnetic poles than attract each other

A Journey Ring Or Viatorium, 1587. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
A Journey Ring Or Viatorium, 1587. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Franz Anton Mesmer, 1734-1815. Viennese Psychiatrist Who Brought Forth The Theory Of Animal Magnetism. Engraved By Pannemaker-Ligny After Coffinaeu

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"Magnetic: Unveiling the Invisible Forces" From its discovery in ancient China to cutting-edge fusion research, magnetic phenomena have captivated humanity for centuries. In 1954, the mass spectrometer revolutionized scientific analysis by utilizing magnetic fields to separate ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio. Fast forward to modern times, where fusion research has taken center stage with the tokamak device. This revolutionary technology harnesses powerful magnetic fields to confine and control plasma, paving the way for limitless clean energy possibilities. Nature's own mesmerizing display of magnetism can be witnessed in the enchanting dance between Aurora borealis and Moon. The ethereal lights are a result of charged particles from solar winds interacting with Earth's magnetic field. In medical advancements, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans have become indispensable tools in diagnosing brain tumors and other ailments. By employing strong magnets and radio waves, MRI provides detailed images without harmful radiation exposure. Pushing boundaries further is the concept levitation of superconductors. This mind-boggling phenomenon defies gravity as superconductors float above powerful magnets due to their unique ability to expel all internal magnetic fields. Taking a historical turn, we recall RMS Olympic embarking on her maiden voyage in 1911 – an iconic vessel that utilized electromagnetic propulsion systems ahead of its time. Returning once again to nature's grand spectacle, witnessing Aurora borealis illuminating night skies leaves us awestruck at Earth's harmonious interaction with our planet's geomagnetic field. Beyond science and nature lies fashion inspiration; an attractive idea emerges for gents wear incorporating magnetism into design elements - a perfect blend of style and innovation that captures attention effortlessly. Pioneers like Galileo Ferraris paved the way for understanding electromagnetism through his groundbreaking discoveries during late 19th century Italy. His work laid foundations for future technological marvels we enjoy today.