1936 The First Photograph Ever Made Showing the Division Between the Troposphere and Stratosphere and also the Actual Curvature of the Earth
By: Captain Albert W. Stevens / National Geographic
Date: 1936 (copyright) Washington D.C.
Dimensions: 16 x 32 inches (40.5 x 81 cm)
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This remarkable photographic print was produced as a supplement for the National Geographic Magazine and shows the image taken at 72,295 feet from the balloon Explorer II with just 4% of the Earth's atmosphere above the balloon.
The image is the first ever to show the division between the troposphere and Stratosphere and utilizes a straight black line to show the actual curvature of the Earth. It shows 330 miles of horizon, just above South Dakota with the Bad Lands, Black Hills, Devil's Tower, and the Big Horn Mountains visible and neatly labeled. Text below the image goes into greater detail on the image and its scientific importance.
Condition: This print is in B+ condition folded as issued with some loss to the paper in the top-center margin and upper corners. Ample margin remains for easy framing.
Inventory #12750
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