Calculations Collection (#2)

Burroughs Adding and Registering Machine. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907

Messrs. Scheutzs New Calculating Machine
Messrs. Pehr (Per) Georg Scheutz (1785-1873) and Edvard Scheutzs (of Stockholm, Sweden) New Calculating (Tabulating) Machine

Circumference of the Earth. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) de
Circumference of the Earth. Eratosthenes (250 BC) calculated the circumference of the Earth by measuring noontime shadows at two localities of different latitude

Blaise Pascal, French mathematician, at the age of 12
Blaise Pascal, French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic philosopher. Seen here at the age of 12, writing out some calculations on the floor

Smelling out a rat; or the atheistical-revolutionist disturbed in his midnight calculations, engraving 1790, Richard Price seated at a desk

Calculator with fingers and face, calculating

Gemma Phrysius or Frisius (1508-1555), Dutch mathematician, holding an adjustable ring dial for determining the altitude of the sun for calendar calculations

In the space capsule: calculations making the narrators head spin. From Jules Verne Autour de la Lune, Paris, 1865. Wood engraving

Urbain Jean Joseph Leverrier (1811-1877) French astronomer who calculated the position of planet Neptune in 1846. Calculations confirmed were shortly after by JG Galle at Berlin

Artists impression of Urbain Jean Joseph Leverrier (1811-1877) French astronomer calculating the position of planet Neptune in 1846. Calculations confirmed were shortly after by JG Galle at Berlin

Smelling Out A Rat; Or The Atheistical-revolutionist Disturbed In His Midnight Calculations, Engraving 1790, Richard Price Seated At A Desk

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950s C013 / 7166
Pilot ACE computer components. Chassis and components of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950 C013 / 7164
Pilot ACE computer components. View of short delay lines for the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950 C013 / 7163
Pilot ACE computer components. Rear view of the resistance tree box (over upper section) of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model

Pilot ACE computer components, 1954 C013 / 7165
Pilot ACE computer components. Magnetic drum forming part of the memory and data storage for the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model

Pilot ACE computer components, 1950s C013 / 7162
Pilot ACE computer components. Chassis and components of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

DEUCE computer, 1956
DEUCE computer. Operator using the Digital Electronic Universal Computing Engine (DEUCE) computer. This was a commercial version of the Pilot ACE (Automatic Computing Engine) design

Differential analyser, 1954
Differential analyser. This part of the differential analyser equipment is called a double function table. Differential analysers were used to carry out mathematical calculations

Pilot ACE computer, 1952
Pilot ACE computer. Controller operating the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model. This was a preliminary version of the full ACE design

Early computers, 1952
Early computers. Clockwise from upper left, these are: the Frieden STW-10, the Marchant Fa-10, the Brinsviga 20, the Monroe Ca-10, and the Facit LX

Electronic simulator, 1954
Electronic simulator. This is the enlarged version of this machine, which was an early form of computing hardware used to carry out simulations

Von Brauns Mars Project, 1952
This classic on space travel was first published in 1953, when interplanetary space flight was considered science fiction by most of those who considered it at all

17th Century calculator, artwork
17th Century calculator. Historical artwork showing the internal mechanism of a 17th Century mechanical device used for performing mathematical multiplications. Published in 1673

Digital knowledge, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Digital knowledge, conceptual image. Human hand reaching into a stream of numbers, representing a search for knowledge in the digital information age

Mathematicians
Two scholars use a mathematical device, perhaps to help them in some surveying or astronomical calculations

Francesco De Lana Flight
The project of Francesco de Lana, an Italian Jesuit from Brescia, based on sound aeronautical principles though his calculations were somewhat at fault

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"Unleashing the Power of Calculations: From Particle Physics Equations to Logarithm Tables" Step into the world of calculations, where equations and numbers intertwine to unlock the mysteries of our universe. In a lecture theatre filled with eager minds, particle physics equations dance across the blackboard, revealing secrets hidden within subatomic particles. Travel back in time to the 17th century and witness Pascal's calculator, an exquisite artwork that revolutionized computation. Its intricate gears and wheels paved the way for future innovations, like the Pilot ACE computer in 1950. This groundbreaking machine brought mathematical prowess to new heights, propelling humanity into an era of unparalleled calculation power. But it was not just machines that shaped this realm; brilliant minds left their indelible mark. Spanish architect Benito Bails crafted "Elementos de Matematica, " a masterpiece showcasing mathematical principles that transcended time and space. Meanwhile, Isaac Newton's genius as an English physicist, astronomer, and mathematician forever altered our understanding of calculus. In Berkeley's anti-proton experiment of 1955 C016 / 8832, scientists delved deep into particle physics' enigmatic domain. They meticulously calculated every variable and observed nature's fundamental forces at play—a testament to human curiosity pushing boundaries beyond imagination and can more than mere numbers on paper; they represent mankind's insatiable thirst for knowledge. With each equation solved and logarithm table consulted, we inch closer towards comprehending life's intricacies—unlocking doors once thought impassable. So embrace these calculations as windows into a world brimming with possibilities—a symphony composed by science itself. Let them inspire you to explore uncharted territories where logic meets creativity—an enchanting blend that fuels innovation throughout history. From particle physics equations etched on chalkboards to ancient artworks immortalizing mathematical wonders—they have been instrumental in shaping our past while guiding us towards an awe-inspiring future.