Reflectors Collection

Bell Rock Lighthouse, near Arbroath, Scotland
View of Bell Rock Lighthouse, near Arbroath, Scotland. Bell Rock is also known as the Inchcape Rock (made famous by a poem by Robert Southey)

George Calver, English instrument maker
George Calver (1834-1927) English scientific instrument maker. Calvers interest in astronomy began in childhood when his local clergyman showed him a reflecting telescope

Carl Zeiss Jena Concave Mirror Lens - Searchlights
Carl Zeiss Jena Concave Mirror Lens for large electric headlamps (searchlights) which used these 2m wide parabolic reflectors. Date: 1926

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho)
5988171 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

Giant Telescope (litho)
2812593 Giant Telescope (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant Telescope. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

Modern Lighthouse Lantern (chromolitho)
2802111 Modern Lighthouse Lantern (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Lighthouse Lantern)

Ground crewmember marshals a C-17 Globemaster III to its parking spot
June 14, 2006 - Ground crewmember marshals a C-17 Globemaster III to its parking spot at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

Atmosphere engineering. Diagram showing the technology that could be employed in altering the Earths atmospheric conditions to reduce climate change effects

The Lantern of Beachy Head Lighthouse, Sussex, 1884
Engraving of the Lantern at Beachy Head lighthouse, Sussex, January 1884. The lighthouse was built between 1828 and 1831 on Belle Tout Cliff and equipped with a catoptric lantern

Bude light
A large Bude light in Trafalgar Square. Invented by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney and patented in 1839, the light worked by introducing oxygen gas into the middle of a standard oil lamp flame

Solar Reflectors
Reflectors Harnessing Solar Heat

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Reflectors: Illuminating the World Through Time and Space From the towering Bell Rock Lighthouse, near Arbroath, Scotland, to the intricate craftsmanship of George Calver, an English instrument maker, they have played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of light. These ingenious devices have captivated scientists and engineers for centuries. Innovations like the Carl Zeiss Jena Concave Mirror Lens - Searchlights revolutionized search and rescue operations by harnessing the power of reflection. Page after page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue in 1939-40 showcased their versatility across various applications. The litho images depicted a giant telescope unveiling secrets hidden among celestial bodies while a modern lighthouse lantern illuminated treacherous coastlines with its chromolitho brilliance. The Architects Compendium further highlighted how reflectors seamlessly integrated into architectural designs, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. Their presence became indispensable as they graced countless structures worldwide. However, it is not only on Earth that these reflective wonders find purpose. Deep within Costa Rican rainforests lies evidence of their interstellar significance. Scientist Paul Siqueira from NASA embarked on an extraordinary mission to set up reflectors in La Selva region. These installations served as beacons guiding us through space-time complexities. Even amidst bustling airfields where chaos reigns supreme, reflectors maintain order effortlessly. A ground crewmember skillfully marshals a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft using these trusty guides to ensure safe parking. Reflectors transcend time and boundaries; they are guardians of light's journey through history – illuminating our past while paving the way for future discoveries yet to come.