Reconstruction of Hero's Thermoscope (c. 50 A.D.)

Made:
London
maker:
Hero of Alexandria
Reconstruction of thermoscope designed by Hero of Alexandria, c

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Reconstruction of thermoscope designed by Hero of Alexandria, c
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Reconstruction of thermoscope designed by Hero of Alexandria, c. 50 A.D.

Details

Category:
Heat
Object Number:
1925-198
Materials:
metal (unknown), copper (alloy) and solder
Measurements:
overall: 410 mm x 395 mm x 165 mm, , 2.56kg
type:
thermoscope, thermometer and reconstruction
credit:
Negretti & Zambra