Pendulum at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
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N 29° 43.301 W 095° 23.425
15R E 268774 N 3290338
The Foucault Pendulum at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Waymark Code: WM19VR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Located within the main display area of the museum, the pendulum swings through about a 20 foot arc. There is very little information posted about the pendulum. An electronic quiz helps you with a few basic pieces of information on the pendulum and how it works.
Length: 50

Rotation time: 48

Hours of Operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:15 PM

Admission Cost: 9.00 (listed in local currency)

Weight of the ball: Not Listed

Material: Not listed

Period of oscillation: Not Listed
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