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- This Photo Puzzle features an image chosen by Science Photo Library. Estimated image size 356x254mm.
- 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5x7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi
- Image Description: First steam engine. Coloured drawing of the first- ever steam engine or Aeoliphile, designed by the Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria (flourished 1st century AD). The vessel in the lower frame was filled with water which was then heated. Steam from the vessel travelled up the two tubes supporting the hollow sphere at upper centre. Two jets of steam escaped from bent tubes in the side of the sphere, making it rotate because of the law of
- For any queries regarding this item please contact Science Photo Library c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 1117456
- Dr Jeremy Burgess/Science Photo Library
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Photo Puzzle, Coloured drawing of steam engine invented by Hero. First steam engine. Coloured drawing of the first- ever steam engine or Aeoliphile, designed by the Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria (flourished 1st century AD). The vessel in the lower frame was filled with water which was then heated. Steam from the vessel travelled up the two tubes supporting the hollow sphere at upper centre. Two jets of steam escaped from bent tubes in
