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Dear ASTC Listserve'rs,

I am seeking time lapse video of a Foucault Pendulum and was wondering if
anyone might have just such a video. I intend to use this video for a
professional development course placed online. The course is intended for
educators to increase or refresh their understanding of specific science
content and this video will be used to illustrate the motion of the Foucault
Pendulum over several hours (so they don't have to stand there and watch it)
and demonstrate evidence for Earth's rotation on an axis.

Alternatively, if one does not exist, I am seeking anyone with a working
Foucault Pendulum that I can come visit and video tape. I have all the
necessary gear; a digital video camera, firewire cable, and computer time
lapse software that can take a still image at certain intervals. I live in
Arlington, VA and would be willing to travel to your center, no more than
1/2 a day's travel, in order to conduct the videotaping.

Oh, for those that wonder why I don't just run down to the National Museum
of American History and video tape the Foucault Pendulum there? Well, it is
no longer there. The circular tile work and hole in the floor above remain,
but the pendulum does not.

Your assistance and interest is very much appreciated,

Todd

Todd S. Thuma
Science Object Producer
National Science Teachers Association

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