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= Schiehallion experiment
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The Schiehallion experiment, conducted in the late 18th century, was a notable geodetic survey designed to measure the gravitational attraction of a mountain, specifically Schiehallion in Scotland. Initiated by the mathematicians Nevil Maskelyne and his assistant, the experiment aimed to determine Earth's density and provide insights into gravitational measurements.