Maximum Collection (#3)

Sunspots on the surface of the Sun. This optical image was taken on 26th June 2000, during the period of maximum activity in the solar cycle

Ozone hole, September 2001
Antarctic ozone hole. Coloured satellite image of reduced atmospheric ozone levels around Antarctica (lower centre, darkest blue) on 17 September 2001

Minimum-maximum thermometer designed to float for use in water evaporation measurements. It is used together with a device to measure the level of the water (not seen)

Leonids meteor shower of 1799, in the constellation of Leo, near the star Regulus (lower left). Leonid meteor showers occur annually for about 2 days around mid-November when the Earth crosses

Aurora australis and star trails, over the Southern Ocean. The aurora (on horizon) is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora australis and Milky Way

Entropy shown by heat loss. Entropy is a measure of the amount of order or disorder in a system, as well as how reversible a change is

Antarctic ozone hole maximum, 2008
Antarctic ozone hole maximum. Satellite image of the maximum extent in 2008 of the ozone hole (blue) over Antarctica (centre)

Burney streamlined car
The Burney Streamlined car, with engine placed at the back. The car was a glorious failure, as it was too expensive and unconventional despite the Prince of Wales buying one. Maximum speed was 40mph

Vickers-Armstrong Plane
Valiant B1, with Rolls Royce engines, maximum speed in excess of 600 mph

Car of Tomorrow
Tomorrows car will be aerodynamic in shape, to give it maximum speed

Corset Belt Circa 1929
A woman wearing a blue elastic corset belt with built in suspenders & a matching bra demonstrates how easy it is to bend while still enjoying maximum support

New Guinea Interior
The interior of a New Guinea house, built over the water and open for maximum coolth

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"Maximum: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step back in time to witness the Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent, defying gravity with maximum grace and grandeur. Marvel at the awe-inspiring solar prominence, a celestial spectacle that reaches its maximum splendor as it dances across the sun's fiery surface. Feel the exhilaration of speed as you cruise through winding roads in an A. C. Sports Car, experiencing the maximum thrill only true automotive enthusiasts can comprehend. Join Samuel Plimsoll MP on his crusade for safety at sea, advocating for maximum load lines to protect sailors from perilous voyages. Immerse yourself in Trinidad and Tobago's Pitch Lake at La Brea, where workers tirelessly load their vessels with pitch extracted from nature's maximum reservoir of black gold. Reflect upon the devastating impact of war as Dum-dum bullets used during WW1 inflict maximum damage on both sides of conflict, forever changing the face of warfare. Experience Vim Advertisement's revolutionary cleaning power that promises to tackle even your toughest stains with a single application - achieving cleanliness to its absolute maximum potential. Witness Paris Flood's destructive force as Rue de Bievre succumbs to water levels reaching their dreaded maxima on January 28th, 1910 - a reminder of nature's unpredictable might. Discover Colocasia esculenta (taro), a versatile plant whose roots reach their full potential when cooked into delicious dishes around the world - offering culinary satisfaction at its utmost level. Gaze up in wonderment at Zeppelin-Staaken VGO R III giant German biplane soaring through skies with unparalleled size and strength - pushing aviation technology to its extreme limits Embrace innovation as RAF unveils G. H. Davis' groundbreaking gyro gun sight, revolutionizing aerial combat by providing pilots with unprecedented accuracy and maximizing firepower efficiency Celebrate Douglas DC-1 NR223Y’s maiden flight – an aircraft that would pave the way for aviation's future, pushing boundaries and achieving maximum heights in performance and