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Fraunhofer Collection

Fraunhofer, a name synonymous with art and architecture in the world of science

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: art and architecture

art and architecture
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: Joseph Fraunhofer, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25

Joseph Fraunhofer, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: The solar spectrum, 1814

The solar spectrum, 1814. Joseph von Fraunhofers (1787-1826) drawing of the lines of the solar spectrum, and above it a curve showing the intensity of sunlight in different parts of the spectrum

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: Joseph von Fraunhofer, German physicist, c1895

Joseph von Fraunhofer, German physicist, c1895. Fraunhofer (1787-1826) founded an optical institute at Munich in 1807. His improvements to prisms

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: JOSEPH von FRAUNHOFER (1787-1826). German physicist

JOSEPH von FRAUNHOFER (1787-1826). German physicist. Drawing, 1825, by Karl Christian Vogel von Vogelstein

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: Joseph von Fraunhofers (1787-1826) diagram of the lines of the solar spectrum

Joseph von Fraunhofers (1787-1826) diagram of the lines of the solar spectrum, and above it a curve showing the intensity of sunlight in different parts of the spectrum

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: Joseph von Fraunhofer (1787-1826), German physicist. Developed the spectrum

Joseph von Fraunhofer (1787-1826), German physicist. Developed the spectrum and mapped the lines of the solar spectrum (Fraunhofer lines). Engraving (c1895)

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: William Hyde Wollaston (1766-1828), English chemist, born at East Dereham, Norfolk, England

William Hyde Wollaston (1766-1828), English chemist, born at East Dereham, Norfolk, England. Wollaston discovered Palladium (1804), Rhodium (1805), and Ductile Platinum

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: Balloon Flights of Glaisher and Coxwell

Balloon Flights of Glaisher and Coxwell
James Glaisher (1809-1903), an English meteorologist and aeronaut, on the left, with Henry Tracey Coxwell (1819-1900), a professional balloonist, on the right

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: (1787-1826). German optician and physicist. Wood engraving, German, 19th century

(1787-1826). German optician and physicist. Wood engraving, German, 19th century
JOSEPH von FRAUNHOFER (1787-1826). German optician and physicist. Wood engraving, German, 19th century

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: (1787-1826). Bavarian optician and physicist. Wood engraving, German, 19th century

(1787-1826). Bavarian optician and physicist. Wood engraving, German, 19th century
JOSEPH von FRAUNHOFER (1787-1826). Bavarian optician and physicist. Wood engraving, German, 19th century

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: Space spectra, historical diagram

Space spectra, historical diagram
Joseph von Fraunhofer (1787-1826), a German physicist and optical instrument maker, is best known for his investigation of dark lines in the Suns spectrum. Now known as Fraunhofer lines

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: Fraunhofer lines, diagram

Fraunhofer lines, diagram
Fraunhofer lines. Diagram of the Suns spectrum, showing a set of dark absorption lines known as Fraunhofer lines. These are named after the German physicist Joseph von Fraunhofer (1787-1826)

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: Josef Von Fraunhofer

Josef Von Fraunhofer
JOSEF VON FRAUNHOFER - German scientist (optician)

Background imageFraunhofer Collection: Science / Fraunhofer

Science / Fraunhofer
JOSEF VON FRAUNHOFER demonstrates his spectrometer at Munchen, 1814



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Fraunhofer, a name synonymous with art and architecture in the world of science. Joseph Fraunhofer, a German physicist known for his groundbreaking work in optics and spectroscopy, left an indelible mark on the scientific community. One of his notable contributions was the printers sample for the World's Inventors souvenir album (A25), showcasing his revolutionary discovery - the solar spectrum. In 1814, Fraunhofer unveiled this diagram depicting the lines of light emitted by our sun, revolutionizing our understanding of light and its composition. Born in 1787, Joseph von Fraunhofer dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of light. His meticulous research led him to develop spectrometry techniques that allowed scientists to analyze various elements present in celestial bodies. This breakthrough opened new doors for astronomers and physicists alike. Collaborating with William Hyde Wollaston, an English chemist renowned for his discoveries in optics, Fraunhofer further advanced our knowledge of light through their joint efforts. Their combined expertise propelled them into uncharted territories as they delved deeper into understanding space spectra. Not limited to theoretical studies alone, it also ventured into practical applications. He played a significant role during balloon flights undertaken by Glaisher and Coxwell - pioneering endeavors that pushed boundaries beyond Earth's surface. Even after his untimely demise at age 38 in 1826, Joseph von Fraunhofer's legacy lived on through wood engravings capturing him as both an optician and physicist. These visual representations immortalized his impact on science during the 19th century. Today we continue to marvel at Fraunhofer's contributions to art and architecture within scientific realms. His work laid a solid foundation upon which future generations built upon.