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1875: Flight

Posted on August 9, 2017 by corvusfugit

Lunar halo and luminescent cross

“Lunar halo and luminescent cross observed during the balloon Zénith’s long distance flight from Paris to Arcachon in March, 1875.” drawn between 1875 and 1880, possibly by Albert Tissandier (source)

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