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Spectrograph, Prime Focus

Manufacturer:
California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
HAZMAT (possible) - cadmium on electrical cords; Overall - cast and welded iron, glass, mixed metals
Dimensions:
3-D: 45.5 × 21 × 25cm (17 15/16 × 8 1/4 × 9 13/16 in.)
Type:
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of the California Institute of Technology Palomar Observatory. No restrictions.
Inventory Number:
A19980105000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
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Camera, Prime focus spectrograph, f / 0.5

Manufacturer:
California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Overall - aluminum, glass and mixed metals
Dimensions:
3-D (Closed): 18 × 18 × 14cm (7 1/16 × 7 1/16 × 5 1/2 in.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of the California Institute of Technology Palomar Observatory. No restrictions.
Inventory Number:
A19980106000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv923468e66-04ed-4b29-8988-041066381094
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Spectrograph, Prime focus, f / 1.0 Camera, Lens

Manufacturer:
California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Overall - aluminum, glass and mixed metals, quartz and gems.
Dimensions:
3-D (Closed): 23.5 × 18 × 18cm (9 1/4 × 7 1/16 × 7 1/16 in.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of the California Institute of Technology Palomar Observatory. No restrictions.
Inventory Number:
A19980107000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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Spectrograph, Prime focus, Eyepiece, Illuminated

Manufacturer:
California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Overall - aluminum, glass
Dimensions:
3-D: 24 × 4 × 13cm (9 7/16 × 1 9/16 × 5 1/8 in.)
Other (Cord Length): 78cm (30 11/16 in.)
Type:
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of the California Institute of Technology Palomar Observatory. No restrictions.
Inventory Number:
A19980108000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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Pluto, Eris, and the Dwarf Planets of the Outer Solar System

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2008-08-01T22:57:10.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
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Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianVideos
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Shirt worn by Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory

Maker:
D. C. Comics, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
cotton (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 27 in x 19 1/2 in; 68.58 cm x 49.53 cm
Object Name:
Shirt
Date made:
ca 2019
ID Number:
2019.0103.01.01
Accession number:
2019.0103
Catalog number:
2019.0103.01.01
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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EDAN-URL:
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Planet Nine From Outer Space

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2017-05-08T14:26:50.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
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On Donald Judd, Drafts and Fragments

Collection Creator:
Smithson, Robert  Search this
Container:
Box 3, Folder 29
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1965
Collection Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center. Researchers interested in accessing audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies. Contact References Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, holds the intellectual property rights, including copyright, to all materials created by Robert Smithson and Nancy Holt with the exception of the following items: two holiday cards found in box 11, folders 22-23. For these two items, copyright held by Holt/Smithson Foundation / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Requests for permission to reproduce should be submitted to ARS.
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Robert Smithson and Nancy Holt papers, 1905-1987. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Robert Smithson and Nancy Holt papers / Series 4: Writings / 4.1: By Robert Smithson
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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Satellite, Explorer I

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency, Redstone Arsenal  Search this
Materials:
painted metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 83 1/2 in. tall x 6 1/4 in. wide (212.1 x 15.9cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Inventory Number:
A19610039000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98f07d982-f0af-43d8-a4f9-97aafe1220d7
EDAN-URL:
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Satellite, Explorer I

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency, Redstone Arsenal  Search this
Materials:
Steel, copper alloy, aluminum, rubber, paint, electrical wires
Dimensions:
Other: 205.7 × 15.2cm, 12.9kg (81 × 6 in., 28 1/2lb.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Inventory Number:
A19620034000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv939119067-3e7a-4e27-8b20-0c53fb7c8546
EDAN-URL:
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Soil Sampler, Lunar Lander, Surveyor

Manufacturer:
Hughes Aircraft Co.  Search this
Materials:
HAZMAT: Cadmium
Ferrous Alloy
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Plastics
Ink
Paint
Dimensions:
3-D (Folded): 50.2 × 30.5 × 19cm (1 ft. 7 3/4 in. × 1 ft. × 7 1/2 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA via GSA, 1969
Inventory Number:
A19700123000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9fd9af08e-eb45-4123-932c-363efd3544d1
EDAN-URL:
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Seismic Packages, Lunar Probe, Ranger, Block II Payload

Manufacturer:
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center  Search this
Materials:
HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating, Magnesium
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Rubber (silicone), Gold Plating, Plastic, Nylon, Silver, Epoxy
Dimensions:
Storage: 45.72 x 187.96 x 44.45cm (1ft 6in. x 6ft 2in. x 1ft 5 1/2in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Guidance & Control
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Inventory Number:
A19731641000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92ebd5a31-5f0f-48c0-91c9-34a4ebcf439a
EDAN-URL:
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Satellite, Explorer S-46, Payload Model

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
HAZMAT: Cadmium
Magnesium
Ferrous Alloy
Plastics
Paint
Coating
Solar Cells
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 ft. 1 in. × 1 ft. 1 in. × 2 ft. 2 in., 35lb. (33 × 33 × 66cm, 15.9kg)
Approximate: 42.5 × 45.7 × 73.7cm (1 ft. 4 3/4 in. × 1 ft. 6 in. × 2 ft. 5 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19740876000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9cc5d9e14-055b-40a5-8d1f-8ef9dda2de6f
EDAN-URL:
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Satellite, Explorer, Antenna Ring Section

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Phenolic Resin, Steel, Aluminum, Plastic, Copper, Rubber, Cadmium, Ink
Dimensions:
Overall (Body): 6 1/4in. x 5in. (15.88 x 12.7cm)
Other (Antennae): 1ft 10 1/2in. (57.15cm)
Overall: 3ft 4 1/2in. x 2ft 5in. x 5in. (102.87 x 73.66 x 12.7cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Parts & Structural Components
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19751439000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9a9ac3884-bc7b-4d24-86df-96a2266af232
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19751439000
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Satellite, Explorer I, Replica

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Paint
Plastic
Adhesive
Dimensions:
3-D (Top Half): 94 × 15.9cm (3 ft. 1 in. × 6 1/4 in.)
3-D (Bottom Half): 116.8 × 15.9cm (3 ft. 10 in. × 6 1/4 in.)
Type:
MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19751440000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93a60d133-5991-43a9-935c-3365ff9f0d38
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19751440000

Satellite, Explorer 1, Payload Replica

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum
Steel
Paint
Copper Alloy
White metal plating
Paper
Adhesive
Ink
Dimensions:
3-D: 94 × 15.6cm (37 × 6 1/8 in.)
Storage: 104.1 × 20.3 × 20.3cm (41 × 8 × 8 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Parts & Structural Components
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19751442000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ef0f86f0-730f-499f-8969-2e190afc28d9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19751442000

Satellite, Explorer 1, Payload Section

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic Metal
Paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 93.98 x 15.88cm (3ft 1in. x 6 1/4in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Parts & Structural Components
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19751442001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv906f2cbed-e655-4eb2-8b81-6861bfa7b093
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19751442001

Satellite, Explorer 3, Instrument Package Mock-Up

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Mixed metals, electronics
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 in. wide x 2 ft. 6 in. deep, 20 lb. (17.78 x 76.2cm, 9.1kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19751443000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station:
Space Science
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92b7e44f1-b7fd-4f09-8fc2-45a31fb73bb3
EDAN-URL:
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Satellite Payload, Explorer 1, Instrument Package Display Mock-Up

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Plastic
Non Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Fiberglass
Steel
Paint
Cadmium Plating
Foam
Paper
Adhesive
Ink
Dimensions:
3-D (Larger piece, Length x Diameter): 80 × 15.2cm (31 1/2 × 6 in.)
Type:
MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19751444000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95c7fdecb-68b5-494b-9340-b3bea4062159
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19751444000

Louvers, Temperature Control System, Mariner 2

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Magnesium, paint, gold plating, phenolic resin
Dimensions:
41.91 x 34.29 x 15.24cm (1ft 4 1/2in. x 1ft 1 1/2in. x 6in.) (Approximate)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Parts & Structural Components
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
Inventory Number:
A19761256000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv994641356-b2c7-4999-97e6-6c240630726d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19761256000
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