Infrared spectrometer, built at Cornell; flown on an Aerobee rocket in 1967. Consists of a long aluminum tapered cylinder with bullet shaped tip. The interior, visible through a round aperture near the base, contains the Dewar, optics and other accessories for the infrared telescope. Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created 02/10/2022 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Instruments; Science; Space; Telescopes Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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