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This is a scale model of a small steerable radio-telescope. The telescope and its associated electronics cabinets in this model are located in what may be intended to represent a hermetic enclosure like a radome. This may be a study model or a display model for a radio-telescope that was part of the tracking and communications system for manned spacraft that monitored solar activity. It was transferred to NASM from the NASA Manned Space Flight Center in 1972.

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 MODELS-Miscellaneous Manufacturer Airborne Instruments Laboratory
Dimensions Overall: 1ft x 9in. x 11in. (30.48 x 22.86 x 27.94cm)
Materials Unknown non-ferrous composition (possibly a white metal or brass), wooden base, paint, plastic, synthetic felt, fibreglass dome (possibly simulated)
Inventory Number A19751494000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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