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I have also found some of the old Exploratorium stuff frustrating for the same reason: surplus components no-longer available. But many cities have folks who specialize in surplus electronics and other types of junk. You can probably find someone with large magnets that can be used in a similar fashion. You will have to find a way to mount them opposing each other and at the right distance to replicate the original exhibit. It might be a bit smaller or larger and look different but still function the sam way.
Erich Rose
Erich Rose Design
807 The Living End
Austin, TX 78746
512-626-9930; [log in to unmask]
On Mar 17, 2011, at 10:29 AM, emily williams wrote:
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> Hello,
> I am part of an emerging children's museum and we are creating our first traveling exhibit called "Amazing Magnets" at a University Multicultural Faire in early April. I have acquired some black sand/magnetite and was trying to replicate an exhibit like the one at the Exploratorium on Black Sand. http://exs.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/black-sand/
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> I have been unable to find the "radar magnets" that they use, so I was wondering if anyone else had other suggestions for a large/tall magnet that would work. Something eye catching, or if anyone knows where to purchase a radar magnet please let me know. If you have any other ideas for a Black Sand exhibit I would love to hear them. Thank you
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> Emily Williams
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> Cobblestone Children's Museum
> of Frederickburg
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> www.cobblestonechildrensmuseum.org
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