Gyroscopes for demonstrating the Earth's rotation, 1883

Foucault's gyroscope demonstration apparatus; comprising, tripod stand 17 1/2-inch high with suspended circle, gyroscope spinning mechanism, two gyroscopes, small stand with scale, microscope and stand, mahogany stand for adjusting, gyroscope [boxes sold ScM.1806/83/1]. Used at the South Kensington Museums for demonstations.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3019449

Title

Gyroscopes for demonstrating the Earth's rotation, 1883

Object Type

PhysicalObject

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