Otto Von Guericke Collection

Otto von Guericke's Thermoscope
5307399 Otto von Guericke's Thermoscope.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Otto von Guericke's thermoscope - an alcohol thermometer)

Experimenta nova. Overcoming the “horror vacui” with the “Magdeburg Hemispheres”, 1672
Experimenta nova. Overcoming the "horror vacui" with the "Magdeburg Hemispheres", 1672. Private Collection

The Magdeburg Hemispheres (engraving)
3627894 The Magdeburg Hemispheres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magdeburg Hemispheres)

Otto von Guerickes experiment on electrostatic repulsion, Hamburg, 1672 (chromolitho)
1093301 Otto von Guerickes experiment on electrostatic repulsion, Hamburg, 1672 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Otto Von Guericke (chromolitho)
2802544 Otto Von Guericke (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto Von Guericke)

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

Von Guerickes water barometer, 1672. Fig I: details of parts; Fig II: complete barometer; Fig III: apparatus for the investigation of the weight of air; Fig IV: details of indicator

Von Guerickes demonstration of the power of air pressure, 1672. A platform was suspended from the bottom of an evacuated sphere made up of two copper hemispheres

Von Guerickes demonstration of the strength of a vacuum, 1654 (1672). The man on the right is using an air pump to create the vacuum

Experiment designed to show that air has weight, 1672. From Experimenta Nova ut vocantur Magdeburgica De Vacuo Spatio (New Magdeburg Experiments About the Vacuum by Otto von Guericke)

Otto von Guericke, German inventor, engineer and physicist, 1672. Portrait from his Eperimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio (New Magdeburgian Experiments, as they are called)

Title page of Experimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio, (Amsterdam, 1672). New Magdeburgian Experiments, as they are called, relating to a Vacuum) by Otto von Guericke (1606-1686)

Von Guerickes demonstration of the strength of air pressure, 1672. In the mid 17th century Otto von Guericke used an air-pump to remove the air from between two large close-fitting copper

Experiment of Otto von Guericke

Electric machine of Otto von Guericke

Otto von Guericke conducts the experiment of the Magdeburg hemispheres with 24 horses

Experiments made by Otto von Guericke in 1654, in front of the Prince of Auerberg

Otto von Guericke

Guericke experimenting with electricity
Otto von Guericke (1602-1686), German physicist, operating the first static electricity generator. His generator consisted of a large ball of sulphur (yellow)

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Otto von Guericke: Unveiling the Secrets of Nature Step into the world of scientific exploration with Otto von Guericke, a German inventor, engineer, and physicist whose groundbreaking experiments revolutionized our understanding of air pressure and electrostatic repulsion. In 1672, Von Guericke astounded the scientific community with his famous Magdeburg Hemispheres experiment. Through an engraving capturing this momentous event, we witness two large copper hemispheres sealed together from which all air is removed. The result? A demonstration showcasing the incredible strength of a vacuum. But Von Guericke's thirst for knowledge did not stop there. In Hamburg that same year, he conducted an experiment on electrostatic repulsion captured in a vibrant chromolitho print. This pioneering study paved the way for advancements in electricity and magnetism. Von Guericke's insatiable curiosity led him to explore further phenomena related to air pressure. His water barometer invention from 1672 allowed him to demonstrate its strength visually while simultaneously measuring atmospheric changes. The power of air pressure was another area that captivated Von Guericke's attention. With yet another mesmerizing demonstration depicted in a chromolitho print, he showcased how powerful this force truly is. Never one to shy away from pushing boundaries, Von Guericke also sought to prove that air has weight through an experiment documented in 1672. This revelation challenged long-held beliefs about the nature of gases and laid the foundation for future discoveries. As we delve deeper into Otto von Guericke's life and work through these captivating images - including his portrait as featured in "Great Discoveries" - it becomes clear why he remains a revered figure among inventors and scientists alike. His seminal book "Experimenta Nova, " published in Amsterdam during this period, stands as a testament to his tireless pursuit of knowledge and desire to share his findings with the world.