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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AVIONICS-Electronic/Satellite Navigation Manufacturer Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 Physical Description 1950s; large gyro & accelerometer unit. Dimensions Storage: 133.35 x 142.88 x 251.46cm (4ft 4 1/2in. x 4ft 8 1/4in. x 8ft 3in.)
3-D (As Photographed): 241.3 x 123.2 x 68.6cm (95 x 48 1/2 x 27 in.)
 Materials HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating
Aluminum, Rubber (Silicone), Steel, Foam, Paint, Gold Plating, Adhesive, Glass, Mylar (Polyester), Acrylic (Plexiglas), Plastic, Epoxy, Nylon
 Inventory Number A19731424000 Credit Line Gift of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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