LARGEST Foucault Pendulum in Oregon
N 45° 31.740 W 122° 39.821
10T E 526261 N 5041773
This is touted as the largest Foucault Pendulum in Oregon, and by some sources, the largest in the world.
Waymark Code: WMGQGX
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2013
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The Oregon Convention Center is the home to many pieces of public art, on display. One piece of art is actually science as well: a Foucault pendulum, which is located in the open area of the convention center, directly below the two huge towers of glass that give the center it's iconic look.
The Foucault pendulum was named "Principia" by artists Kristin Jones and Andrew Ginzel. It is designed with a golden crown, a 70 foot cable and a large 900 pound globe that swings continuously, 20 feet above the heads of convention center visitors.
There are reports that it is listed in the Guiness Book of World's Records as the world's largest Foucault Pendulum. It was manufactured by Lathe Tool Works Automation Products, of California, for the artists.
You can visit the pendulum without paying to attend events at the convention center, since it is located outside of the rented rooms. You can print a copy of the walking tour for the artwork, to make it easier to locate the pendulum: (
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Facts:
SIZE: 36 inch diameter bronze pendulum
WEIGHT: 900 pounds live weight
LENGTH: 70' cable length
SWING RADIUS: 15' diameter swing
POWER: Electro-magnetic control system
PASSAGE OF TIME: 18 hour progression
YEARLY CYCLES: 2 million cycles per year
Here are some links so you can learn more and also see the pendulum in motion:
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