Foucault Pendulum - West Hartford, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member chrissyml
N 41° 45.720 W 072° 44.280
18T E 688035 N 4625824
A Foucault Pendulum at the Children's Museum!
Waymark Code: WM16K8D
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TitusLlewelyn
Views: 1

This pendulum is located at the Children's Museum in West Hartford, CT. It is 45 feet long and suspended through a staircase by the planetarium.

From their website:

"The Foucault Pendulum, a classic museum exhibit, hangs 45 feet from the tip of our glass spire to the lowest level of The Children’s Museum. As you descend the Pendulum Staircase, you can view breathtaking astronomy photographs."

Source: (visit link)
Weight of the ball: 250

Length: 45

Period of oscillation: 8

Hours of Operation: From: 9:30 AM To: 4:30 AM

Admission Cost: 15.00 (listed in local currency)

Material: Not listed

Rotation time: Not Listed

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