"The Hammer And The Feather" by Alan Bean
Image size: 23"w x 31"h.
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Against the backdrop of the lunar module Falcon, Apollo 15 astronaut
Dave Scott illustrates the hand of the Italian Renaissance on one of
our century’s greatest achievements. The moon’s lack of atmosphere
provided the ideal conditions to confirm what Galileo Galilei had
concluded centuries before, as both hammer and feather, dropped
simultaneously, contacted the moon’s surface at the same time. To
the principle that in a vacuum objects fall at the same rate regardless
of mass, Scott was able to report, “How about that, this proves that
Mr. Galileo was correct in his findings.” The Hammer and the Feather
is complemented by pencil sketches of Scott and the artist printed in
the margin ar
Dave Scott illustrates the hand of the Italian Renaissance on one of
our century’s greatest achievements. The moon’s lack of atmosphere
provided the ideal conditions to confirm what Galileo Galilei had
concluded centuries before, as both hammer and feather, dropped
simultaneously, contacted the moon’s surface at the same time. To
the principle that in a vacuum objects fall at the same rate regardless
of mass, Scott was able to report, “How about that, this proves that
Mr. Galileo was correct in his findings.” The Hammer and the Feather
is complemented by pencil sketches of Scott and the artist printed in
the margin ar
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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