Rotation Collection (#2)

Pendulum Experiment at the Polytechnic (engraving)
2791378 Pendulum Experiment at the Polytechnic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pendulum Experiment at the Polytechnic)

Royal Institution, Lecture on the Rotation of the Earth, by the Reverend Baden Powell, MA, and etc (engraving)
1625613 Royal Institution, Lecture on the Rotation of the Earth, by the Reverend Baden Powell, MA, and etc (engraving) by English School

Martin-type portable Planetarium or Orrery, by Thomas Blunt (fl
MFR135773 Martin-type portable Planetarium or Orrery, by Thomas Blunt (fl.1760-1822) George Newman and Thomas Voigt, c.1808 (brass, silvered brass and ivory) (see also 135772) by English School

Foucaults Pendulum at the Pantheon, Paris (colour litho)
2782324 Foucaults Pendulum at the Pantheon, Paris (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foucaults Pendulum at the Pantheon, Paris)

Man Putting into Motion a Wheel-Driven Well, illustration from De Machinis
XIR155553 Man Putting into Motion a Wheel-Driven Well, illustration from De Machinis (pen and ink and w/c on paper) by Mariano di Jacopo (detto il Taccola) (1382-c.1453) (after)

Ancestry supply stores (engraving)
669507 Ancestry supply stores (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancestry supply stores. Illustration from The Picture Magazine (George Newnes), 1895

Electrographic Instruments and the Rotation of the Earth (engraving)
1625646 Electrographic Instruments and the Rotation of the Earth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rotation of the Earth rendered Visible (engraving)
1625532 The Rotation of the Earth rendered Visible (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rotation of the Earth rendered Visible)

swivelling and shape
dodyherawan

La Céramiste
Manu Allicot

The Pink Storm
Alexander Fisher

Crews and pilots of RAF Wellington bombers and USaF. Flying Fortresses are working in close co-operation. As the Forts" return from their day operations the Wellies" are already rowing up

FOUCAULT DEMO, 1851
Leon Foucault uses his pendulum to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth, at the Pantheon, Paris, 1851 Date: 1851

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England, London, Looking up at the London Eye

Foucaults pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, (1851), 1900
Foucaults pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, 1851 (1900). Foucaults pendulum, named after the French physicist Leon Foucault, was conceived as an experiment to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth

Foucault using his pendulum to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth, Paris, 1851 (1887). Leon Foucault (1819-1868) demonstrating the rotation of the earth using a freely suspended pendulum in

Japanese siege gun, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5
Japanese siege gun near Port Arthur, October 1904, Russo-Japanese War 1904-5

Foucaults pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, 1851 (1887). Jean Bernard Leon Foucault used this pendulum to demonstrate both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia

Foucaults pendulum which demonstrated the Earths rotation and the concept of inertia, c1895
Foucaults pendulum which demonstrated both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia, c1895

Repeat of Foucaults demonstration of the Earths rotation, May 1851 (c1890)
Repeat of Foucaults demonstration of the Earths rotation made at the Polytechnic Institution, London in May 1851 by Dr Bachhoffner. Engraving published c1890

Demonstrating the Earths rotation using Foucaults pendulum in a church, 1881

The International Exhibition: Robinson's cask-cleaning machine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Robinson's cask-cleaning machine, 1862. A...machine...especially adapted for breweries and vinegar and chemical works...It consists of two frames or rings

Contrasts- the London Eye and a Victorian Lantern 4
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It first rotated in 1999. Also known as the Millennium Wheel

Contrasts- the London Eye and a Victorian Lantern 5
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It first rotated in 1999. Also known as the Millennium Wheel

Contrasts- the London Eye and a Victorian Lantern 6
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It first rotated in 1999. Also known as the Millennium Wheel

Contrasts- the London Eye and a Victorian Lantern 2
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It first rotated in 1999. Also known as the Millennium Wheel

Strange dolphins on Victoria Embankment, London
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It first rotated in 1999. Also known as the Millennium Wheel

Thomas horns steam engine. Built around 1850 by the Thos. H
Thomas horns steam engine. This machine was built around 1850 by the Thos. Horn Engineer firm in London. It was used in the Paine Co. Ltd of St

Ring Spinning. Manufacturing process of cotton yarn. 19th ce
Textile Industry. 19th century. Ring Spinning. Manufacturing process of cotton yarn. Women working in the roving. Colored engraving

Illustration, ball and socket joint, arrows indicating possible directions of movement

Illustration, hinge joint, arrows indicating possible directions of movement

Illustration, saddle joint, arrows indicating possible directions of movement

The first Northrop XB-35 42-13603 after modification
The first Northrop XB-35, 42-13603, after modification to take four-blade, single-rotation propellers

Coriolis effect, artwork C017 / 7212
Coriolis effect. Computer artwork of a globe, showing how the Coriolis effect affects the motion (red arrows) of free-moving objects in the northern and southern hemispheres of the Earth

Autumn landscape, Ontario, Canada
Long exposure of leaves circling in a small pond near the Oxtongue River rapids; Ontario, Canada

Amusement Ride In The Evening With Lights And Motion; Portland, Oregon, United States of America

Hoodoos And Star Trails In The Sky; Drumheller, Alberta, Canada

Star Trails Circle Above The Chugach Mountains With A Backpacking Tent And Christmas Tree Along The Shore Of Turnagain Arm, Southcentral, Alaska, Winter

Ramsden electric machine designed by Jesse Ramsden (1735-18
Ramsden electric machine used for producing electricity. It was designed by Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800), English optician and astronomical and scientific instrument maker

Sofia Kovalevskaya - Russian Mathematician
Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya (1850-1891) - Russian female mathematician, and also the first woman appointed to a full professorship in Europe in 1889. Date: circa 1889

Foucault Pendulum, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, USA
Foucault Pendulum, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, California, USA, designed by Jean Foucault in 1851 to demonstrate the earths rotation. Date: 20th century

Illustration, ellipsoidal joint, arrows indicating possible directions of movement

Illustration, pivot joint, arrows indicating possible directions of movement

Illustration, Smock Mill, traditional four-armed windmill

Diagram of the orbits of the planets

A diagram showing the eccentric orbit of Chiron

Global winds, satellite-based diagram C016 / 3731
Global winds, satellite-based diagram. The rotation of this Earth globe (dark blue arrow) and the Coriolis effect causes the wind patterns shown

Mist hugs the bottom of a valley in the early morning.The beautiful hill-country of Southwest Uganda and Rwanda supports one of the highest human population densities in Africa

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"Exploring the Wonders of Rotation: From Maple Seed Flight Paths to Wind Turbines in Pincher Creek" Witnessing the beauty of nature's rotation, as maple seeds gracefully glide through the air, following their unique flight path. Reflecting on history with Foucault's mesmerizing demonstration in 1851, showcasing Earth's rotation through a simple pendulum experiment. Embracing renewable energy solutions with wind turbines at Pincher Creek, harnessing the power to generate clean and sustainable electricity. Imagining a futuristic voyage like Star Trek over Monument Valley, where rotating spaceships defy gravity and traverse distant galaxies. Unveiling the cosmic wonders of pulsars – celestial objects that rotate rapidly and emit beams of electromagnetic radiation into space. Marveling at artistic symbolism with Gabriel's Horn artwork, representing an infinite rotational shape that challenges our perception of space and time. Admiring Scotland's majestic wind farms, where rows upon rows of turbines spin harmoniously in sync with nature's rotational forces. Captivated by vibrant stage performances where dancers effortlessly incorporate spinning movements into Dervishi’s dance routine, creating a mesmerizing spectacle for all to enjoy. Exploring the artistry behind camouflage during invasion practice; soldiers skillfully employ rotating patterns to blend seamlessly into their surroundings while training for combat scenarios. Celebrating industrial revolution achievements like Thomas Horns' steam engine built around 1850; this magnificent creation relied on precise rotations to power transportation systems and drive progress forward. Travel back in time to witness ring spinning - a manufacturing process from the 19th century that transformed cotton fibers into yarn using intricate rotational mechanisms.