The first hydrogen balloon, 1783
- Title
- The first hydrogen balloon, 1783
- Collection
- Caltech Images Collection
- Series
- History of Science Beyond Caltech
- Identifier
- 50.11.1-12
- Extents
- 1 photographs
- Abstract
- The first human ascent in a hydrogen balloon was made from Paris on December 1, 1783. This model represents the balloon used. It was 26′ in diameter. The Science Museum, London. Photographs: Concerning History of Science