Title

A gyroscope, a device consisting of a wheel or disc mounted so that it can spin rapidly about an axis which is itself free to alter in direction

Caption

Engraving depicting a gyroscope, a device consisting of a wheel or disc mounted so that it can spin rapidly about an axis which is itself free to alter in direction. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_398

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,3Mb) / 12,4in x 18,9in / 3709 x 5655 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Gyroscope Magic Top Diagram Device Wheel Disc Mounted Mount Spin Spinning Axis Direction Physics History of Physics Science Scientific History of Science Children Child Education Educate 19th Century