Foucault pendulums can be found in science museums, universities, and public buildings around the world. Here are some of the most notable ones:
📍 France | Latitude: 48.8°
First public demonstration, 1851
Precession period: ~32.29 hours
→ Simulate this location📍 Los Angeles, USA | Latitude: 34.1°
240-pound bronze bob
Precession period: ~42.91 hours
→ Simulate this location📍 Washington DC | Latitude: 38.9°
Historic science museum
Precession period: ~38.98 hours
→ Simulate this location📍 New York City | Latitude: 40.7°
Gift from Netherlands, 1955
Precession period: ~37.33 hours
→ Simulate this location📍 San Francisco | Latitude: 37.8°
Largest pendulum in Western Hemisphere
Precession period: ~39.87 hours
→ Simulate this location📍 Saint Petersburg, Russia | Latitude: 59.9°
Massive cathedral installation
Precession period: ~27.99 hours
→ Simulate this location📍 Portland, USA | Latitude: 45.5°
90-foot suspension
Precession period: ~33.94 hours
→ Simulate this location📍 Chicago, USA | Latitude: 41.9°
Educational exhibit
Precession period: ~36.58 hours
→ Simulate this location📍 Antarctica | Latitude: -90.0°
24-hour rotation period
Precession period: ~24.00 hours
→ Simulate this location📍 Arctic | Latitude: 90.0°
24-hour rotation period
Precession period: ~24.00 hours
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║ THE PANTHÉON ║
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║ /|\ 67-meter wire ║
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║ 28 kg brass bob ║
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║ First demonstrated: ║
║ March 31, 1851 ║
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