Schmidt Magnetometer

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Description:

This magnetometer measures the vertical component of the earth's magnetic force. The form was designed by Adolph Schmidt in Germany around 1915 and widely used for prospecting purposes. The "MADE BY G. R. & D.C. PITTSBURGH, PA M-9" inscription refers to the Gulf Research & Development Corp. That firm donated it to the Smithsonian in 1964.

Ref: John A. Fleming, ed., Terrestrial Magnetism and Electricity (New York, 1939), pp. 112, 120-127.

Maker: Gulf Research & Development Corp.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Subject: Science & Scientific InstrumentsScience & Scientific Instruments

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Credit Line: Gulf Research & Development Corp.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AG.MHI-P-8745Accession Number: 272511Catalog Number: 8745

Object Name: Schmidt magnetometer

Measurements: overall: 45 1/2 in; 115.57 cmoverall; magnetometer: 45 1/2 in x 7 1/2 in x 6 13/16 in; 115.57 cm x 19.05 cm x 17.30375 cmoverall; brass triangle: 7/8 in x 23 3/8 in x 20 3/8 in; 2.2225 cm x 59.3725 cm x 51.7525 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

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Record Id: nmah_1029322

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