Print of Discovery of Infrared Radiation in Sunlight
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Framed Print of Discovery of Infrared Radiation In Sunlight, 1800
In1800, Herschel was testing filters for the sun so he could observe sun spots. When using a red filter he found there was a lot of heat produced. He discovered infrared radiation in sunlight by passing it through a prism and holding a thermometer just beyond the red end of the visible spectrum. This thermometer was meant to be a control to measure the ambient air temperature in the room. He was shocked when it showed a higher temperature than the visible spectrum. Further experimentation led to Herschel's conclusion that there must be an invisible form of light beyond the visible spectrum. Frederick William Herschel (November 15, 1738 - August 25, 1822) was a German-British astronomer, technical expert, and composer. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Infrared Radiation , Frederick Herschel , Sunlight Discovery , Visible Spectrum , Astronomer History , German Scientists , Invisible Light Detection , Sir William Herschel Biography , History Of Infrared
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Unlock the secrets of discovery with our Framed Prints. This piece, 'Discovery of Infrared Radiation In Sunlight, 1800', takes us back to a pivotal moment in scientific history when William Herschel made a groundbreaking find while testing filters for sun spots. His observation of intense heat produced by a red filter marked the beginning of a new era in understanding infrared radiation. Bring this fascinating chapter into your home and let its inspiring story ignite your curiosity about the wonders of science.
A delicate, hand-drawn print of a historic experiment. In 1800, Frederick William Herschel stood at the threshold of discovery. A black and white illustration captures the moment when he held a thermometer beyond the red end of the visible spectrum. The thermometer's gentle curve suggests it was meant to measure ambient air temperature in the room. Yet, its reading defied expectations - higher than that of visible light. Herschel's curiosity led him to conclude there must be an invisible form of light beyond our sight. This artwork depicts a pivotal moment in scientific history.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 10.2cm (9.6" x 4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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