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A Quick Look at Capturing the First image of a Black Hole Event Horizon

Creator:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2019-04-10T13:07:00.000Z
YouTube Category:
Science & Technology  Search this
Topic:
Astronomy  Search this
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
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This 28-Wheel Heavy Duty Vehicle Was Designed for One Moving Job

Creator:
Smithsonian Channel  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2019-02-26T16:30:02.000Z
YouTube Category:
Entertainment  Search this
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smithsonianchannel
Data Source:
Smithsonian Channel
YouTube Channel:
smithsonianchannel
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General Electric / RCA model UT-1367 magnetic modulator

Maker:
RCA Corporation  Search this
General Electric Company  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 3 in x 9 3/4 in x 3 1/2 in; 7.62 cm x 24.765 cm x 8.89 cm
Object Name:
magnetic modulator
Date made:
ca 1921
Credit Line:
from Franklin Wingard
ID Number:
EM.321671
Catalog number:
321671
Accession number:
241556
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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EDAN-URL:
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Antenna, Radio Altimeter, AT-4B/ARN-1

Manufacturer:
Anphenol Co.  Search this
Materials:
Brass
Non-magnetic metal
Paint
Ceramic
Fiberboard
Resin
Dimensions:
3-D: 29.9 x 19.1 x 4.4cm (11 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Air Force
Inventory Number:
A19600952000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
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Antenna, Radio Altimeter, AT-4B/ARN-1

Manufacturer:
Amphenol Electronics Corp.  Search this
Materials:
Copper Alloy
Aluminum
Paint
Ceramic
Fiberboard
Resin
Dimensions:
3-D: 28.9 x 19.1 x 4.4cm (11 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Air Force
Inventory Number:
A19601297000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
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Antenna, Radio Altimeter

Materials:
Aluminum
Paint
Ink
Paper
Adhesive
Dimensions:
3-D: 28.9 x 19.1 x 4.4cm (11 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Air Force
Inventory Number:
A19601801000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
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Satellite, Pioneer IV

Manufacturer:
Space Technology Laboratories (STL)  Search this
Materials:
Mixed metals, phenolic materials, electronics
Dimensions:
3-D (Top Section): 38 × 24cm (14 15/16 × 9 7/16 in.)
3-D (Bottom Section): 27 × 26 × 21cm (10 5/8 × 10 1/4 × 8 1/4 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Inventory Number:
A19620018000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
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EDAN-URL:
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Communications Satellite, Oscar I

Manufacturer:
Project Oscar, Inc.  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum
Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Paint
Metallic Tape
Dimensions:
3-D (antenna off): 26.6 × 34 × 24.5cm (10 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 1 3/8 in. × 9 5/8 in.)
3-D (antenna on): 26.6 × 34 × 75.5cm (10 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 1 3/8 in. × 2 ft. 5 3/4 in.)
Type:
MODELS-Uncrewed Spacecraft & Parts
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of Project Oscar, Inc.
Inventory Number:
A19640011000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
One World Connected
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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Lunar Orbiter, Engineering Mock-up

Title:
Lunar Orbiter, Engineering Mock-up
Manufacturer:
Boeing Company  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, mixed metals, phenolics
Dimensions:
Approximate: 12ft 2 7/16in. x 5ft 4 15/16in. x 4ft 11 1/16in. (3.72m x 1.65m x 1.5m, 385.6kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Test Vehicles
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the Boeing Company through NASA - Langley Research Center
Inventory Number:
A19700318000
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/nv9fe656352-b7a7-408f-a2cb-60627bbdb309
EDAN-URL:
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Radio Altimeter, Antenna, AT-4/ARN-1

Materials:
Aluminum
Steel
Paint
Plastic
Copper Alloy
Ceramic
Paper
Ink
Dimensions:
3-D: 29.2 x 20.3 x 4.4cm (11 1/2 x 8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Inventory Number:
A19740248002
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/nv93b870a2a-510f-425e-a28d-8f8ddcca47e4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19740248002

Satellite, LOFTI 1, Engineering Model

Manufacturer:
Naval Research Laboratory  Search this
Materials:
Polished aluminum sphere, solar arrays
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 ft. 8 in. wide, 18 lb. (50.8cm, 8.2kg)
Other (antennae): 3 ft. long (91.44cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the Naval Research Laboratory
Inventory Number:
A19760022000
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/nv94c8e1ed7-c9a9-4b76-997b-ad22e6e54be9
EDAN-URL:
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Collar, Satellite, LOFTI 1, Engineering Model

Manufacturer:
Naval Research Laboratory  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, steel, resin laminate
Dimensions:
29.85 x 23.5 x 1.91cm (11 3/4in. x 9 1/4in. x 3/4in.) (Approximate, aluminum ring)
23.5 x 1.91cm (9 1/4in. x 3/4in.) (Approximate, laminate ring)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Parts & Structural Components
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the Naval Research Laboratory
Inventory Number:
A19760022001
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/nv92d9073b7-1d3d-4253-ae2c-52252e7f4e47
EDAN-URL:
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Cessna 180

Manufacturer:
Cessna Aircraft Company, Inc.  Search this
Materials:
All-metal
Dimensions:
Wingspan: 11 m (36 ft)
Length: 8 m (26 ft 2 in)
Height: 2.3 m (7 ft 9 in)
Weight, empty: 670 kg (1,480 lb)
Weight, gross: 1,157 kg (2,550 lb)
Top Speed: 264 km/h (165 mph)
Engine: Continental O-470-A, 225 hp
Estimated display hanging weight: 1263 lbs.
Type:
CRAFT-Aircraft
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Date:
1952-1981
Credit Line:
Donated by Cessna Aircraft Company, Inc.
Inventory Number:
A19760976000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Thomas W. Haas We All Fly
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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Voyager Spacecraft Mock-up, Full Scale

Manufacturer:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum and mixed metals.
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 ft. 6 in. tall x 21 ft. wide x 57 ft. deep, 1800 lb. (289.6 x 640.1 x 1737.4cm, 816.5kg)
Other (high gain antenna): 12 ft. diameter (365.8cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from Jet Propulsion Laboratory, CIT
Inventory Number:
A19772728000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
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EDAN-URL:
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Fuze, Proximity, Cutaway

Manufacturer:
Crosley Corporation  Search this
Section T OSRD  Search this
Materials:
Cap - plastic, body - metal, elecgtronics and glass components
Case - steel
Dimensions:
Other: 2 1/4 in. diameter x 8 in. tall (5.7 x 20.3cm)
Type:
ARMAMENT-Miscellaneous
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of James A. Van Allen and the University of Iowa.
Inventory Number:
A19940233000
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/nv98bcc0af2-28c9-45d9-a3fe-fcaeb6c063ec
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19940233000

Travelling Wave Tube Assembly, Communications Satellite

Manufacturer:
Hughes Aircraft Co.  Search this
Radio Corporation of America  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum
Paint
Gold Plating
Kapton Tape
Anodized Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Plastic
Rubber
Adhesive
Base: aluminum
Electronics housing: aluminum
OVERALL - ALUMINUM, COPPER, PLASTIC
Dimensions:
3-D: 21.6 × 20.3 × 11.4cm (8 1/2 × 8 × 4 1/2 in.)
Storage: 26.7 × 25.4 × 15.2cm (10 1/2 × 10 × 6 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of Lockheed Martin
Inventory Number:
A19980294000
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/nv9b19e6f31-973b-41c3-9bce-0f3d14cfd186
EDAN-URL:
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PMU Computer, Iridium Communications Satellite

Manufacturer:
Motorola Space and Systems Technology Group, Satellites Communications Division  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum Alloy
Copper Alloy
Epoxy
Plastics
Ink
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 in. tall x 8 3/4 in. wide x 9 3/4 in. deep (22.2 x 22.2 x 24.8cm)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of Motorola Space and Systems Technology Group.
Inventory Number:
A19990142000
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/nv95bd327e5-3251-4332-8529-8ec899e52f97
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19990142000
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Antenna, Communications Satellite, Mechanical Test Model, MicroSat

Manufacturer:
Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, Gold Plating
Dimensions:
3-D (Labelled "Top"): 30.2 × 1.1 × 0.3cm (11 7/8 × 7/16 × 1/8 in.)
3-D (Labelled "1"): 19.7 × 1 × 0.2cm (7 3/4 × 3/8 × 1/16 in.)
3-D (Labelled "2"): 17.8 × 1 × 0.2cm (7 × 3/8 × 1/16 in.)
3-D (Labelled "3"): 19.7 × 1 × 0.2cm (7 3/4 × 3/8 × 1/16 in.)
3-D (Labelled "4"): 19.7 × 1 × 0.2cm (7 3/4 × 3/8 × 1/16 in.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Gift of the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT).
Inventory Number:
A20030009001
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/nv90601a3d9-28f8-454b-afe8-b11b37581a3c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20030009001
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Communications Satellite, West Ford, Dipole Dispenser

Manufacturer:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory  Search this
Materials:
Aluminum, copper, plastic.
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 in. high x 5 in. wide x 25 3/4 in. long, 23lb. weight (12.7 x 12.7 x 65.41cm, 10.4kg)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History
Inventory Number:
A20040113000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar:
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9a715c0e3-a84d-4cf6-985c-51ade31cd26d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20040113000

Communications Satellite, West Ford, Dipole Canister

Manufacturer:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory  Search this
Materials:
Plastic, copper, aluminum
Dimensions:
Overall: 8.89 high x 13.97 wide x 13.97cm deep, 5.4kg weight (3 1/2in. x 5 1/2in. x 5 1/2in., 12lb.)
Type:
SPACECRAFT-Uncrewed-Instruments & Payloads
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History
Inventory Number:
A20040113001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar:
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv910a08f7e-88ad-4650-ae03-970aef7d436e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20040113001

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