The Michigan Tech Inventory of Historic Scientific Instruments (IHSI) is a collaboration between professors Steve Walton (Social Sciences) and Andrew Fiss (Humanities). The goal of the project is to catalogue and document all the historic instruments in all departments across campus. The initial website was developed between February and April 2017.
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Crookes tube (X-ray generator)
Physical Description: The body of the Crookes tube instrument consists of a copper cube, in the center of a metal stand. The stand consists of a long…
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A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum
Historic scientific instruments held by the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA.
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Pantometer (Vernier Surveyor's Cross with Compass)
Physical description: A nickeled brass surveyor's cross in a wooden fitted case. The cross consists of a cylinder with a compass on the top and a…
Wooden Crystal Models - Orthorhombic
Physical Description These crystal models are composed of a lightly colored Pearwood. Each model is precisely shaped with correct angles to illustrate…
Agate Mortar and Pestle (1/3)
Physical Description There are three unique agate mortar and pestles at A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. The largest mortar measures three centimeters in…