Museum of Science and Industry

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Science Storms

Sunlight: Interferometer (c. 1890)

Albert Michelson used this device to measure the speed of light accurately, and to challenge the theory that light travels through a “luminiferous aether.”

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Museum Location: Museum of Science+Industry

57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637

1 (773) 684-1414

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If these artifacts are on your wavelength, then see what else you'll discover about light in Science Storms.

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Science Storms

Sunlight: Interferometer (c. 1890)

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