
Title
An aneroid barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure
Caption
An aneroid barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure. Invented in 1844 by French scientist Lucien Vidi, the aneroid barometer uses a small, flexible metal box called an aneroid cell (capsule), which is made from an alloy of beryllium and copper.
Date
1930
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A23_467
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (2,5Mb) / 16,7in x 14,0in / 4995 x 4198 (300dpi)