Caption

Oersted discovers the deviation of a magnetic needle by a closed electric current (1820)

Date

1820

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT10A00_237

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53.7Mb (7.8Mb) / 12.4in x 16.8in / 3718 x 5049 (300dpi)

Keywords

Christian Oersted Oersted deviation magnetic needle magnetic needle closed electric current electric current electricity 1820 19th century experiment science scientific experiment technology 19th century engraving