Events: detail
Balloon madness: science versus spectacle in early aeronautics
- Hosted by:
- The Royal Society
- Speaker:
-
Dr Clare Brant, Kings College London
- Starts:
- March 23, 2007 at 01:00 pm
- Ends:
- March 23, 2007 at 02:00 pm
- Location:
- The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
When balloons were invented, there was a lively debate about their possible uses. This event introduces the spectrum of meanings that became attached to balloons, and shows how natural philosophers vied with adventurers to explore and understand the regions of air.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- Yes
Additional information
All events are open to the public. Space is limited, so please contact us (library@royalsoc.ac.uk) to reserve a place. Each event will last an hour, and will take place in the Library reading rooms at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG.
