Coloured drawing of steam engine invented by Hero - 40 Inch Canvas Print (101cm) by Science Photo Library

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First steam engine. Coloured drawing of the first- ever steam engine or Aeoliphile, designed by the Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria (flourished 1st century AD). The vessel in the lower frame was filled with water which was then heated. Steam from the vessel travelled up the two tubes supporting the hollow sphere at upper centre. Two jets of steam escaped from bent tubes in the side of the sphere, making it rotate because of the law of action and reaction. Although this was the

First steam engine. Coloured drawing of the first- ever steam engine or Aeoliphile, designed by the Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria (flourished 1st century AD). The vessel in the lower frame was filled with water which was then heated. Steam from the vessel travelled up the two tubes supporting the hollow sphere at upper centre. Two jets of steam escaped from bent tubes in the side of the sphere, making it rotate because of the law of action and reaction. Although this was the
40 Inch Canvas Print (101cm) White Sides
Professionally stretched Canvas Print on a wooden box frame. Ready to hang on your wall, size refers to width or height as appropriate. Estimated image size 1010x767mm.
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Coloured drawing of steam engine invented by Hero - 40 Inch Canvas Print (101cm) by Science Photo Library