Magdeburg's hemispheres

Two hollow bronze hemishperes. The hemispheres are used in demonstrations of atmospheric pressure. When they are fitted together and the air is removed from the sphere, the two halves can not be pulled apart.
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Data

Inventory Number: 

AER03

Date: 

1890 (c.)

Dimensions: 

Diameter : 21cm

Materials: 

Bronze

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