Storage: 9 1/2in. x 3 15/16in. x 3 1/8in. (24.13 x 10 x 7.94cm)
Type:
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
This thermometer is part of the test equipment kit from the backup Skylab orbital workshop that is displayed in the Museum. Skylab was a U.S. space station launched into low Earth orbit in May 1973. Three different three-man crews occupied the orbital laboratory until February 1974. Skylab was equipped with several tool kits and devices for in-flight maintenance tasks, as well as scientific instruments for a variety of research projects.
Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1975.
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
