Hydrogen Collection (page 3)

Parachute Descent by Garnerin, 1797 (chromolitho)
2802105 Parachute Descent by Garnerin, 1797 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parachute Descent by Garnerin, 1797)

The Oxy-hydrogen Kaleidoscope as made by Mr Darker (engraving)
2781332 The Oxy-hydrogen Kaleidoscope as made by Mr Darker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oxy-hydrogen Kaleidoscope as made by Mr Darker)

The balloon of Swedish explorer Salomon August Andree setting off from Svalbard on its flight to the North Pole
5997384 The balloon of Swedish explorer Salomon August Andree setting off from Svalbard on its flight to the North Pole, 11 July 1897 (coloured photo) by Swedish Photographer

Professor Jacques Charles and Nicolas-Louis Robert fly the world
1547393 Professor Jacques Charles and Nicolas-Louis Robert fly the worlds first manned hydrogen balloon on 1 December 1783 in the Tuilleries Gardens, Paris, from Histoire de France

Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier (engraving)
815821 Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier (1743- 1794)

Antoine Lavoisier discovers the composition of Air (engraving)
3098047 Antoine Lavoisier discovers the composition of Air (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antoine Lavoisier discovers the composition of Air)

Reception of the Robert Brothers by the Prince of Ghistelles in 1784, (1887). Artist: Gaston Tissandier
Reception of the Robert Brothers by the Prince of Ghistelles in 1784, (1887). French balloonists Noel and Jean Robert, recieved by Philippe-Alexandre-Emmanuel-Francois-Joseph de Ghistelles at his

Antoine Lavoisiers apparatus for synthesizing water from hydrogen (left) and oxygen (right), 1881. The discoverer of oxygen

Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles, French physicist, c1783. Artist: Simon Charles Miger
Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles, French physicist, c1783. Print celebrating the first ascent in a hydrogen-balloon, made by Charles (1746-1823) from the Tuileries, Paris, on 1 December 1783

Chemical lecture, 1802. Artist: James Gillray
Chemical lecture; Scientific Researches! - New Discoveries in Pneumaticks! or - an Experimental Lecture on the Powers of Air!, 1802

Leon Gambetta, French politician about to escape besieged Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870
Leon Gambetta (1838-82), French Republican politician (in hat, centre) about to escape besieged Paris for Tours by balloon, 7 October 1870. Dictator of France for 5 months. [Paris, 1890]

Balloon ascent at night from Gare du Nord, Paris, Franco-Prussian War
Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War. In foreground men are picking up basket of homing pigeons which the baloon

Inflation of Charles and the Robert brothers hydrogen balloon, 1783 (c1807). Jean and Noel Robert helping Jacques Charles (1746-1823)

Inflating a hydrogen balloon, 1845. Hydrogen is produced by covering barrels of iron filings with sulphuric acid. The gas is then fed into the balloon

La Republique on her maiden flight, 1908. The French military airship (dirigible) La Republique on her maiden flight from Paris to Compiegne. From Le Petit Journal. (Paris, 20 September 1908)

Artists concept of planet Uranus. Uranus is the seventh planet in our solar system and has 27 moons and a vertical ring system

Widefield view of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula
Widefield view of Orion Nebula (Messier 42), and Horsehead Nebula

The large IC 1396 emission nebula complex. This beautiful nebula of hydrogen gas and dust is a stellar nursery that host many young stars in the constellation of Cepheus

Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles departing Nesle, France, after the landing of the first hydrogen balloon flight
HYDROGEN BALLOON, 1783. Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles departing Nesle, France, after the landing of the first hydrogen balloon flight from Paris on 1 December 1783

Filling Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles balloon with hydrogen gas, c1783. Wood engraving, French, 1880
HYDROGEN BALLOON, 1783. Filling Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles balloon with hydrogen gas, c1783. Wood engraving, French, 1880

Reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to water C017 / 3598
Reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to water. Computer artwork of a balanced chemical equation showing how two hydrogen (H2, white) molecules (left) combine with a single oxygen (O2)

FRANCE. Industrial Revolution (1835-40). Inside of an hydrogen factory. Engraving

Apparatus for the decomposition of water, aka water splitting. This is the chemical reaction in which water is broken down into oxygen and hydrogen. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Engraving depicting Vincenzo Lunardi making his first attempt at a balloon ascent, 19th century
Engraving depicting Vincenzo Lunardi making his first attempt at a balloon ascent

Engraving depicting a system of vanes for attaching to balloons so that ascents and descents could be made without discarding ballast or releasing gas. Designed by Henry Bright of London

Engraving depicting a hydrogen generating machine used in the inflating of military balloons. Dated 19th Century

Engraving depicting the making of a balloons ascent from the Villette gas works in Paris

Vincenzo Lunardi, c1770, was an Italian diplomat who, on 15 September 1784, made the first British ascent in a hydrogen balloon

Sulfur baskets and smoking sulfur pipes, Kawa ijen

Artists concept of Uranus and its rings
Artists concept showing how Uranus might look from a position in space several hundred thousand miles above its south pole

The Propeller Nebula, also known as DWB 111 or Simeis 57, lies in the constellation Cygnus, near a Wolf-Rayet star (WR-140)

Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles and Marie-Noel Robert riding the gondola of a balloon ascending from the Tuilieries
HYDROGEN BALLOON, 1783. Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles and Marie-Noel Robert riding the gondola of a balloon ascending from the Tuilieries Garden in Paris, France

Tarantula Nebula, composite image
Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus). Combined optical and infrared image of the large star-forming region known as the Tarantula Nebula

Hydrogen balloon for a military use, designed by Charles Coutelle. The hot-air balloons were used by Napoleons army in order to keep an eye on the enemy and manage the battle

Hydrogen hot-air balloon for military use made by Charles Coutelle. Hot-air balloons were used by Napoleons army to keep an eye on the enemy and lead the battle

Balloon descent at Gonesse, France
The first trial hydrogen balloon which ascended from the Champ de Mars, and descended in the village of Gonesse, north east of Paris

Gas giant planets, artwork
Gas giant planets. Artwork of Jupiter (upper right), Saturn (bottom) and Neptune (centre left), three of the four gas giant planets of the Solar System

Acetic acid molecule
Acetic acid, molecular model. Acetic acid, also called ethanoic acid, is the component of vinegar that gives it its sour taste and pungent smell

Art of hydrogen atom with electron in orbital
Hydrogen atom. Computer artwork of an atom of the element hydrogen. The atom is shown as a nucleus (a proton, pink), and an electron orbiting in a wavy path (light blue)

Diagram of Zeppelin 1916
The new features of the engines of frightfulness. Showing the observation car with observer lying upon a woollen mattress and the Zeppelin system of gas control. Date: 1916

Dali Museum. Figueres. Catalonia. Spain
Dali Museum. Dome. Surrealism. Figueres. Catalonia. Spain

Edmond Fremy - 2
EDMOND FREMY French chemist who made several valuable discoveries such as hydrogen fluoride gas, and wrote extensively on chemistry subjects. Date: 1814 - 1894

Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards hydrogen balloon, 1784.. Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards hydrogen balloon, 2 March 1784, near Paris. Balloon with parachute and flapping wings

First manned hydrogen balloon flight.. First manned hydrogen balloon flight of two hours and five minutes by Nicolas-Louis Robert and Professor Jacques Charles

Hydrogen gas balloon
Filling with compressed hydrogen gas

Illustration of copper electrode, as cathode electrons arrive from zinc anode via external circuit, they reduce hydrogen ions from acid, forming hydrogen gas molecules

Illustration of the Haber Process showing reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen to form ammonia

Digital illustration of water shown as H2O made up of 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom

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"Unveiling the Cosmic Powerhouse: Hydrogen's Mysteries Unraveled" In the vast expanse of space, amidst celestial wonders like the Orion Nebula (M42) and the Crab Nebula, hydrogen takes center stage as a captivating element. Its significance is revealed in a composite image showcasing its role in shaping these stellar marvels. As we explore further, we encounter the breathtaking Eagle Nebula, where hydrogen fuels star formation with its immense energy. A diagram illustrating spectral class and luminosity of stars showcases how hydrogen plays a pivotal role in determining their characteristics. From H-He-Hg emission spectra C017/7260 to Soviet poster art from 1958 by Albert Aslyan boldly proclaiming "No. " to nuclear weapons' destructive power, hydrogen's influence extends beyond cosmic realms. Returning our gaze to Orion Nebula (M42 and M43), we witness hydrogen's brilliance illuminating this interstellar cloud with vibrant hues. However, not all encounters with this versatile element are peaceful; it reminds us of humanity's past actions through images of nuclear tests like the 1957 fallout or American atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in 1946. It also finds its place on Earth – from Sulphur Well at Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales to an oil refinery's residfiner – highlighting its importance for various industrial processes. It symbolizes both progress and caution as we harness its potential while being mindful of environmental consequences. As we delve deeper into understanding this elemental powerhouse, one thing becomes clear: Hydrogen holds secrets that continue to captivate scientists and stargazers alike. Whether it be unraveling mysteries within nebulae or unlocking innovative solutions for sustainable energy sources on Earth, hydrogen remains an enigmatic force that sparks curiosity and awe across galaxies far and near.