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Model, Telescope, Stratoscope II, 1:6

Manufacturer:
Perkin-Elmer Corporation  Search this
Materials:
Painted aluminum and sheet metal construction. Optical components are first surface aluminized.
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 ft. 4 in. tall x 2 ft. 4 in. wide x 4 ft. 10 in. deep (132.1 x 71.1 x 147.3cm)
Type:
MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of the Perkin Elmer Corporation
Inventory Number:
A19650085000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
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/nv9b70879ee-af74-49de-adfd-7571b10d9286
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19650085000
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Periscope, Mercury

Manufacturer:
Perkin-Elmer Corporation  Search this
Materials:
Magnesium
Non-Magnetic Metals (Aluminum)
Ferrous Alloy (possibly steel)
Glass
Paint
Plastic
Rubber (Possible Silicone)
Dimensions:
3-D (Storage Crate, Overall): 90.2 × 50.8 × 55.2cm (2 ft. 11 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 8 in. × 1 ft. 9 3/4 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Guidance & Control
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A19770561000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9045b4a63-60fb-4277-aeda-6bd3c58a3d4c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19770561000

Mirror, Telescope, Stratoscope I

Manufacturer:
Perkin-Elmer Corporation  Search this
Materials:
Quartz
Aluminum Coating
Dimensions:
3-D: 7.9 × 31.1cm (3 1/8 in. × 1 ft. 1/4 in.)
Type:
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of Princeton University
Inventory Number:
A19820362000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9491b9e12-ba2f-4681-b0dd-207c75d17747
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19820362000

Telescope Optical Assembly, Hubble, 1:5

Manufacturer:
Perkin-Elmer Corporation  Search this
Materials:
Mixed materials.
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 ft. 11 in. wide x 5 ft. 9 in. deep (58.4 x 175.3cm)
Type:
MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of the Perkin Elmer Corporation
Inventory Number:
A19830232000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv91e6c1cf1-9289-4546-bbc8-2158908c97c3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19830232000
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Camera, Satellite Tracking, Baker-Nunn, Primary Mirror, Mirror Support

Manufacturer:
Boller & Chivens Company  Search this
Perkin-Elmer Corporation  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, Steel, Copper, Foam, Adhesive, Paint, Paper, Phenolic Resin, Wood
Dimensions:
Storage (Rehoused on aluminum pallet): 121.9 × 121.9 × 69.9cm, 655.9kg (48 × 48 × 27 1/2 in., 1446lb.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Inventory Number:
A19840406005
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9feee8d6c-4c4c-489d-9d59-bae82956d0c7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19840406005
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Mirror, Primary Backup, Hubble Space Telescope

Manufacturer:
Eastman Kodak Company  Search this
Materials:
ULE, or Ultra-Low expansion glass mfr Corning
Dimensions:
3-D: 38.1 x 242.6cm, 827.8kg (15 x 95 1/2 in., 1825lb.)
Type:
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number:
A20010288000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94cde34c1-b6ac-4cbb-9515-7ad10a503c84
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20010288000
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Witness Sample, Primary Mirror, Hubble Space Telescope

Manufacturer:
Perkin-Elmer Corporation  Search this
Materials:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
3-D: 4.6 × 4.5 × 1cm (1 13/16 × 1 3/4 × 3/8 in.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Containers
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of Sky & Telescope Magazine
Inventory Number:
A20140088000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ad1ad3cf-01dd-4230-a82b-b9efbf7d1905
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20140088000

Cover, Witness Sample, Primary Mirror, Hubble Space Telescope

Manufacturer:
Perkin-Elmer Corporation  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum Alloy
Dimensions:
3-D (Disc): 4.4 × 0.3cm (1 3/4 × 1/8 in.)
3-D (Screws): 0.6 × 1cm (1/4 × 3/8 in.)
Storage: 11.4 × 7.6 × 5.1cm (4 1/2 × 3 × 2 in.)
Type:
INSTRUMENTS-Test
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of Sky & Telescope Magazine
Inventory Number:
A20140088001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90edcc2bc-2f97-4a08-b8a7-4a7c2d78b967
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20140088001
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Mirror Transport Frame, Hubble Space Telescope

Manufacturer:
Perkin-Elmer Corporation  Search this
Materials:
Iron, Stainless Steel
A20010288001D: Steel, Copper Alloy, Cadmium Plating, Stainless Steel, Adhesive, Foil, Paint, Plastic, Ink
A20010288001E: Steel
Dimensions:
3-D: 279.4 × 152.4 × 304.8cm (11.0 × 6.0 × 10 ft.)
Storage (A20010288001D&E): 64.8 × 64.8 × 41.6cm (25 1/2 × 25 1/2 × 16 3/8 in.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Design, Manufacture, Test
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the Raytheon Company through NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center.
Inventory Number:
A20010288001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97af24adb-bebe-4b1c-acd9-a8ae706205ce
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20010288001

Amplifier for Perkin-Elmer Model 21

Maker:
Perkin-Elmer  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 24.2 cm x 33 cm x 48.3 cm; 9 1/2 in x 13 in x 19 in
Object Name:
Amplifier
Amplifier for Perkin-Elmer Model 21 Spectrophotometer
Date made:
1949
Credit Line:
Pomona College, Chemistry Department
ID Number:
2000.0091.01.2
Catalog number:
2000.0091.01.2
Accession number:
2000.0091
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Chemistry
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-2f55-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_600702

Nernst Glower

Maker:
PerkinElmer, Inc.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in; 8.89 cm x 6.985 cm
overall: 3 1/2 in x 3 in; 8.89 cm x 7.62 cm
Object Name:
glower mount
glower
Nernst Glower for Perkin-Elmer Model 21 Spectrophotometer
Credit Line:
Pomona College, Chemistry Department
ID Number:
2000.0091.03
Catalog number:
2000.0091.03
Accession number:
2000.0091
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Chemistry
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-2f59-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_600706

Nernst Lamp, Perkin-Elmer

Maker:
Perkin-Elmer  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 4.1 cm x 3.7 cm; 1 5/8 in x 1 7/16 in
overall: 3 3/4 in x 3 in; 9.525 cm x 7.62 cm
Object Name:
Glower
Nernst Glower for Perkin-Elmer Model 21 Spectrophotometer
Date made:
1949
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Pomona College, Chemistry Department
ID Number:
2000.0091.04
Catalog number:
2000.0091.04
Accession number:
2000.0091
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Chemistry
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-258a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_600730

Nernst Glower

Maker:
Perkin-Elmer  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 4.1 cm x 3.7 cm; 1 5/8 in x 1 7/16 in
overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in; 8.89 cm x 6.985 cm
Object Name:
Glower
Nernst Glower for Perkin-Elmer Model 21 Spectrophotometer
Date made:
1949
Credit Line:
Pomona College, Chemistry Department
ID Number:
2000.0091.05
Catalog number:
2000.0091.05
Accession number:
2000.0091
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Chemistry
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-2719-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_600731

Nernst glower mount

Maker:
Perkin-Elmer  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 4.1 cm x 3.7 cm; 1 5/8 in x 1 7/16 in
overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in; 8.89 cm x 6.985 cm
Object Name:
Glower Mount
Nernst Glower Mount for Perkin-Elmer Model 21 Spectrophotometer
Date made:
1949
Credit Line:
Pomona College, Chemistry Department
ID Number:
2000.0091.07
Catalog number:
2000.0091.07
Accession number:
2000.0091
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Chemistry
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-271b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_600733

Spectrophotometer, Perkin-Elmer model 12A

Maker:
PerkinElmer, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
insulated wire (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 77.5 cm x 57.1 cm x 24.1 cm; 30 1/2 in x 22 1/2 in x 9 1/2 in
overall: 17 in x 29 in x 37 in; 43.18 cm x 73.66 cm x 93.98 cm
Object Name:
Spectrophotometer
Date made:
1945-1960
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Perkin-Elmer Corporation
ID Number:
1993.0149.01
Accession number:
1993.0149
Catalog number:
1993.0149.01
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Chemistry
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-335c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_332438

Telescope

Maker:
Ramsden, Jesse  Search this
Physical Description:
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 29 in x 15 3/4 in x 15 1/2 in; 73.66 cm x 40.005 cm x 39.37 cm
overall: 28 1/2 in x 13 3/4 in x 15 1/2 in; 72.39 cm x 34.925 cm x 39.37 cm
Object Name:
telescope, refracting
telescope
Place made:
United Kingdom: England, London
Subject:
Astronomy  Search this
Credit Line:
Perkin Elmer Corporation
ID Number:
PH.330487
Accession number:
293727
Catalog number:
330487
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Science & Mathematics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-648c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1183781
Online Media:

Poster, Astronomical Technology - Prekin Elemer

Manufacturer:
Perkin-Elmer Corporation  Search this
Medium:
Poster, Astronomical Technology - Prekin Elemer
Dimensions:
3-D (Rolled): 50.8 × 10.2 × 8.3cm (1 ft. 8 in. × 4 in. × 3 1/4 in.)
Type:
ART-Posters, Original Art Quality
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Marshall Space Flight Center.
Inventory Number:
A20181320000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9569a6350-e558-4900-85dc-a5172a81a9fd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20181320000

A history of the Hexagon program / [R.J. Chester]

Title:
History of the Hexagon program--the Perkin-Elmer involvement
Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance Classics
Author:
Chester, R. J (Richard J.)  Search this
Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance (U.S.)  Search this
Physical description:
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations, portraits ; 28 cm
Type:
Books
History
Place:
United States
Date:
2012
Topic:
Space surveillance--History  Search this
Astronautics, Military  Search this
Artificial satellites, American--History  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1058726

Critical to US security : the Gambit and Hexagon satellite reconnaissance systems compendium / edited by James Outzen

Title:
Critical to United States security
Author:
Outzen, James  Search this
Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance (U.S.)  Search this
Physical description:
xv, 683 pages : facsimiles, color illustrations ; 28 cm
Type:
Books
History
Place:
United States
Date:
2012
[2012]
Topic:
Space surveillance--History  Search this
Astronautics, Military--History  Search this
Military surveillance--History  Search this
Artificial satellites, American--History  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1058431

In celebration of ten years of Polymerase chain reaction [videorecording] : a decade of PCR / Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

Title:
Decade of PCR, celebrating 10 years of amplification
Author:
Perkin-Elmer Corporation  Search this
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory  Search this
Zebra Media Productions  Search this
Physical description:
7 videocassettes (VHS) (633 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in
Type:
Videorecordings
Date:
1995
Topic:
Polymerase chain reaction  Search this
Call number:
video 000264
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_481489

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