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This is a detector system for a UV photometer for non-solar sources flown in Aerobee rockets from 1955 through the early 1960's. The parts include the mirror, calcium fluoride filter, and gas gain ionization chamber. This artifact is part of a collection of high energy detectors from the Naval Research Laboratory (see A19880001000-19880017000).

It was transferred to NASM in 1987 and is currently stored at the Garber facility.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type INSTRUMENTS-Scientific Manufacturer Naval Research Laboratory
 Dimensions 3-D (Cell): 2.5 x 1.9cm (1 x 3/4 in.)
3-D (Mirror): 1.9 x 15.2cm (3/4 x 6 in.)
3-D (Filer): 2.5 x 1.3cm (1 x 1/2 in.)
 Materials Glass
Copper Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Steel
Ceramic
Calcium fluoride
Lithium fluoride
Plastic
Paper
Adhesive
Solder
 Inventory Number A19880014000 Credit Line Transferred from the Naval Research Laboratory Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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