Museum of Science, Boston
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member BlackstoneVal
N 42° 22.050 W 071° 04.250
19T E 329485 N 4692657
The 5 story Foucault Pendulum moves back and forth over a brightly colored model of the Aztec Calendar Stone, with the bob crossing over the head of the Sun God Tonatiuh.
Waymark Code: WM1YH
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member BlackstoneVal
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This Foucault Pendulum is located at the Boston Museum of Science within the lobby area across from the gift shop and may be accessed without an admission fee. Parking is another matter. Friday night hours are latter and open to 9PM.

Introduction to the Aztec Calendar

If on your visit, you learn of the Material and Weight of ball, plus the Length and Period of Oscillation, plus the Time to complete one cycle, please post the with your log.

Length: 50

Period of oscillation: 8

Hours of Operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Admission Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Weight of the ball: Not Listed

Material: Not listed

Rotation time: Not Listed
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