Skylab, Program 6: Magnetic Effects in Space (1973)

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Demonstrates the effect of the Earth’s magnetic field on small bar magnets Dr. Owen Garriott carried up in Skylab. He explains the tendency of magnets to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field and shows the oscillating motions of magnets in various combinations and positions. Additionally, several demonstrations are performed with a nut spinning in space.

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15 minutes

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