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Astronauts used this Sony video camcorder with the Thermal Enclosure System-Crystal Observation System (TES-COS) to record and observe protein crystal growth experiments during Space Shuttle missions. The camera was attached to the unit to document and monitor the progress of crystal growth experiments inside, without opening the device. After missions, researchers studied the video recordings to understand better the process of protein crystal formation, a matter of interest to the medical, drug, and agricultural industries.

Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, actively involved in experiments for Shuttle flights, gave this item and a large set of protein crystal growth equipment to the Museum in 2012.

 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 Japan Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer Sony
 Dimensions 3-D: 20.6 × 12.1 × 11.4cm, 1.2kg (8 1/8 × 4 3/4 × 4 1/2 in., 2.6lb.)
 Materials Plastic
Nylon
Plastic
Rubber
Velcro
Lithium Battery
Glass
Textile
 Inventory Number A20120287000 Credit Line Gift of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Center for Biological Sciences and Engineering Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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