Magdeburger Halbkugeln / Hemispheres by Dreamingbee

Photography • Historical • posted on Oct 02, 2011

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photo done yesterday - have all great sunday hugs heike ;) and here is story about it: Otto von Guericke (1602 - 1686) The scientists, technicians, local politician and diplomat, is the most famous son of Magdeburg. He was mayor for 30 years the same city and more than 50 years working in the City Council. The "Galileo Germany" is considered the founder of experimental physics and natural science-rounder. He was a pioneer in weather forecasting and invented the first Elekrisiermaschine the world. With the invention of the vacuum pump and associated valves and recipients, Guericke was the founder of vacuum technology. He succeeded the first time to pump air and creating a vacuum in an arbitrarily large and dense container. One of his most famous experiments, after the invention of the vacuum pump in 1650, was the Magdeburg hemisphere experiment, part of von Guericke "Magdeburg experiments," which even today has a presence with imaginatively designed hemispheres in pedestrian zones and parks throughout the city. His scientific legacy he has in his book "Experimenta Nova ..." together. Guericke was also a messenger of Magdeburg, in the peace negotiations after the 30-year war in Munster and Osnabruck.

Comments (37)

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jayfar

2:04AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

A very interesting shot and info Heike.

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awjay

2:06AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

super town scene

West_coaster07

2:17AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

Excellent work!!!

geoffwoods

2:18AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

Thanks for the info Heike very intereting

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erlandpil

2:23AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

A very interesting erland

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jocko500

2:36AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

wonderful

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Umbetro38

2:44AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

Guten Morgen süsse , wow was für ein Licht für diese Aufnahme und eine großartige Information dazu - super präsentiert

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mininessie

3:01AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

i remember this from when i was studing!! amazing shot!

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Hendesse

3:36AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

Super Gegenlicht-Aufnahme. Die Statue zeichnet sich wie eine Silhouette vor den Häusern ab. Das Schattenspiel und die Spiegelung im Haus auf der linken Seite machen das Bild noch interessanter. Danke auch für die Info's. Ich wünsch' Dir einen schönen Sonntag + Feiertag-Montag.

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bazza

3:47AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

Great photo and info on this scene Heike.. Very well done...

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claude19

4:24AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

SUP>ERB shot and wonderful unknown story about the Magdeburg's mayor !!!

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Bossie_Boots

5:13AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

Now that is unusual superb capture thanks for sharing !!

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Feliciti

6:11AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

wieder was dazu gelernt :) klasse eingefangen!!

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greyone

7:08AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

Awesome capture! This statue looks like a tug-of-war between two horses and their riders. A very odd concept. Thank you so much for the information, it is most informative and helpful.

belasebok

7:46AM | Sun, 02 October 2011

Nice photo!

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