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This is a subsystem of the "Astronavigator," invented by Edwin Collen for use as a navigation device aboard manned spacecraft.

Gift of Edwin Collen.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type INSTRUMENTS-Navigational Designer Edwin G. Collen
Manufacturer Edwin G. Collen
Dimensions 3-D (Viewer Body): 15.2 × 30.5 × 23.5cm (6 × 1 × 9 1/4 in.)
3-D (Viewer Lens): 7.6 × 31.1 × 20.3cm (3 in. × 1 ft. 1/4 in. × 8 in.)
Materials HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating
Rubber
Plastic
Coating
Paperboard
Steel
Copper Alloy
Aluminum
Synthetic
Glass
Inventory Number A19930078001 Credit Line Gift of Edwin G. Collen Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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