TITLE:
Precise Underground Observations of the Partial Solar Eclipse of 1 June 2011 Using a Foucault Pendulum and a Very Light Torsion Balance
AUTHORS:
Dimitrie Olenici, Alexander F. Pugach
KEYWORDS:
Solar Eclipse; Allais Effect; Torsion Balance
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics,
Vol.2 No.4,
December
31,
2012
ABSTRACT: Simultaneous observations of the solar eclipse on 06/01/2011 were carried out using a Foucault pendulum and a torsion balance. The instruments were installed in a salt mine, where the interference was minimal. Both instruments clearly reacted to the eclipse. We conclude that these reactions should not be considered as being gravitational effects.