MERZ MAGNETOMETER

The Merz magnetometer is an instrument for measuring the intensity of magnetic fields. It was produced in the German workshops Merz.

INSIGHTS

The tool is made up of a magnetized needle, suspended at the center by a long ruler carrying a mirror. With the optical reflection phenomenon, the ruler and the mirror makes possible to measure the rotation angle under the action of a magnetic field.

Technical Data Sheet

Type: megnetometer
Place of production: Germany
Production year: 1889
Materials: brass, wood, iron, felt
Dimensions: 115x 220x 400