aerostation
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of aerostation
Example Sentences
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It is to Mr. Glaisher and Mr. Coxwell, however, that the highest honours of scientific aerostation belong.
From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by F. (Fulgence) Marion
He united in one machine the two modes previously made use of in aerostation.
From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by F. (Fulgence) Marion
In conclusion, we may say that the subject of aerostation is still in its infancy, and that we have still to learn how to conduct ourselves properly when—Up in the Clouds.
From Up in the Clouds Balloon Voyages by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
At the commencement of the year 1804, Laplace, at the Institute, proposed to take advantage of the means offered by aerostation to verify at great heights certain scientific points—as, for example, those which concern magnetism.
From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by F. (Fulgence) Marion
We will conclude our work with a glance at aerostation as applied to warfare.
From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by F. (Fulgence) Marion
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