Fessel-type gyroscope
Date: 1940-1960
Inventory Number: 2006-1-0066
Classification: Gyroscope
Dimensions:24.5 x 11 x 28 cm (9 5/8 x 4 5/16 x 11 in.)
Description:
A flywheel is set inside a ring or gimbal and rotates freely. The arm attached to the gyroscope extends further than the pivot point. There is a sliding counterweight on it. A base supports the whole instrument.