Double Gyroscope Apparatus, with components

Made:
1890 in City of London
maker:
Townson and Mercer
Double 3" fixed axis gyroscopes mounted at each end of an Double 3" fixed axis gyroscopes mounted at each end of an

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Double 3" fixed axis gyroscopes mounted at each end of an
Science Museum Group Collection
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Double 3" fixed axis gyroscopes mounted at each end of an
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Double 3-inch fixed axis gyroscopes mounted at each end of an adjustable and clampable arm so as to demonstrate precession an other characteristics of gyroscopes, complete with a set of weights to add to the arms & box.; made by Townson & Mercer, 89 Bishopsgate St, London, England, 1890.

Details

Category:
Kinematics
Object Number:
1890-157
Materials:
brass and steel
Measurements:
overall: 11.811 x 11.811 x 5.1181 in.; 300 x 300 x 130 mm
type:
demonstration gyroscopes
credit:
Record, Townson and Mercer Limited; Townson and Mercer Limited

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