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Episode 46: Aeronauts, Ascents, and the Early History of Ballooning in Boston (Sep 18, 2017)
Episode 46: Aeronauts, Ascents, and the Early History of Ballooning in Boston (Sep 18, 2017)
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35 minutes
Released:
Sep 17, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Early Boston aeronauts used balloons to perform scientific experiments, cross the English channel, take the first aerial photographs, and provide public entertainment. Whether by hot air or hydrogen, these pioneers made their way into the air, and into the history books.
Show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/046
Show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/046
Released:
Sep 17, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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