Invariable Pendulum no. 8

Made:
1826
Invariable Pendulum no. 8

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Invariable pendulum no. 8, 1826. Used by Edward Sabine

Details

Category:
Geophysics
Object Number:
1902-142
Measurements:
overall: 1630 mm x 200 mm x 100 mm,
type:
invariable pendulum
credit:
The Royal Society

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