The Lunar Surface Magnetometer was an instrument used to detect the presence of a magnetic field on the moon and to measure the intensity of the field. The Apollo 16 astronauts used this type magnetometer for their Earth-based training.
NASA transferred it to the Museum in 1975.
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
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Manufacturer
NASA Ames Research Center
Dimensions
Overall: 68.6 × 14 × 10.2cm (2 ft. 3 in. × 5 1/2 in. × 4 in.)
3-D (Tripod): 53.3 × 14 × 10.2cm (1 ft. 9 in. × 5 1/2 in. × 4 in.)
3-D (Large Box): 22.2 × 12.7 × 10.2cm (8 3/4 × 5 × 4 in.)
Materials
Aluminum
Gold Plating
Plastic
Ferrous Alloy
Velcro
Paint
Inventory Number
A19750055000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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