Terrella

The terrella, or little earth, was an invention of William Gilbert in the 16th century. Ground from a lodestone, it simulated the magnetic dip of the Earth.

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Kristian Birkeland used a magnetised terrella to model the Earth's polar aurora.

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William Gilbert: :For other people named William Gilbert, see William Gilbert (disambiguation)...

16th century: As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600....

Lodestone: Lodestone or loadstone refers to either:...

Terrella related Images and Photos (experimental)

Terrella Experiments Magneticisque Corporibus et de Magno Magnete Tellure London

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