Author(s)

Dimitrie Olenici, Alexander F. Pugach

Astronomical Observatory, Stefan cel Mare University, Suceava, Romania.
Main Astronomical Observatory of National Academy of Sciences, Kiev, Ukraine.

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.

Solar Eclipse; Allais Effect; Torsion Balance

D. Olenici and A. Pugach, "Precise Underground Observations of the Partial Solar Eclipse of 1 June 2011 Using a Foucault Pendulum and a Very Light Torsion Balance," International Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Vol. 2 No. 4, 2012, pp. 204-209. doi: 10.4236/ijaa.2012.24026.