Magnetometer Collection

Super Constellation 145925 Project Magnet UFO Investigation
A very rare photograph of a modified Super Constellation 145925, fitted with highly sensistive magnetometers. The aircraft was part of the TOP SECRET Project Magnet - a UFO Investigation run by

Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17

Acroamatic Belt, ticket for three applications (engraving)
984038 Acroamatic Belt, ticket for three applications (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acroamatic Belt)

Astronaut John Young on the lunar surface, Apollo 16 mission, April 1972. Creator: Charles Duke
Astronaut John Young on the lunar surface, Apollo 16 mission, 21 April 1972. Commander John Young performing the first Apollo 16 Spacewalk at the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP)

Dr. Simpson at the Unifilar Magnetometer, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Dr. Simpson at the Unifilar Magnetometer, 1911, (1913). Meteorologist George Simpson (1878-1965) took detailed measurements in order to predict the best possible conditions for Scotts journey to

Karl Friedrich Gauss, caricature C015 / 6709
Karl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855). Caricature of the German mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss. Gauss contributed to all areas of mathematics, especially to number theory

S-2E Tracker aircraft during an anti-submarine warfare training exercise, 1970
February 1970 - S-2E Tracker aircraft of Anti-Submarine Squadron 33 (VS-33) flies over the snorkel of a friendly submerged submarine during a training exercise

Diagram illustrating ten different geological measurement devices, c1970
GEOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS. Diagram illustrating ten different geological measurement devices, c1970

MESSENGER spacecraft at Mercury, artwork C017 / 7337
MESSENGER spacecraft at Mercury, computer artwork. MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging) is a robotic NASA spacecraft orbiting the planet Mercury

Messenger spacecraft at Mercury, computer artwork. The Messenger spacecraft is due to be launched during a 13-day window from 2 August 2004

Security check point sign in St Louis
Security check point sign at Gateway Arch (Jefferson National Expansion Memorial), St Louis, USA

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"Magnetometer: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Universe" Step into the world of magnetometers, where science and exploration converge to unravel the secrets of our vast cosmos. From historic investigations to groundbreaking missions, these captivating devices have played a pivotal role in our quest for knowledge. In 1951, Project Magnet UFO Investigation took flight aboard the Super Constellation 145925. Armed with a magnetometer, scientists sought answers to extraterrestrial phenomena that had captured imaginations worldwide. The Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA soared through the skies adorned with an acroamatic belt, ticket for three applications engraved on its surface. This intricate design symbolized humanity's insatiable curiosity and determination to decipher nature's enigmatic forces. Fast forward to April 1972 when Astronaut John Young embarked on Apollo 16 mission. On the lunar surface, he wielded a magnetometer designed by Dr. Simpson himself in 1911. Herbert Ponting immortalized this momentous occasion in his artwork capturing Dr. Simpson at work amidst awe-inspiring lunar landscapes. Julius Erasmus Hilgard's portrait from 1873 stands as a testament to his contributions in advancing magnetic research. His pioneering spirit paved the way for future generations of scientists who would continue pushing boundaries and expanding our understanding of Earth's magnetic field. Returning once more to Apollo 16 mission, Astronaut John Young ventured onto the lunar surface again in April 1972 under Charles Duke's watchful lens. Their presence marked another milestone as they utilized magnetometers to delve deeper into celestial mysteries while standing upon an alien world. Let us not forget Karl Friedrich Gauss, whose caricature C015/6709 captures his brilliance as one of history's greatest minds in mathematics and physics. Gauss' profound insights revolutionized magnetometry and laid foundations for modern-day advancements that we benefit from today.