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This is an engineering model of one element of a four- telescope array called Celescope which was half of the payload for the second Orbiting Astronomical Satellite (OAO II), launched in December 1968. Developed at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Celescope was designed to survey the entire ultraviolet sky, looking for unusually hot sources of energy. Each telescope contained a 12-inch Cassegrain optical system and was equipped with a special Uvicon television tube and filters. The data from Celescope resulted in a catalog of over 5,000 ultraviolet colors for stars. Transferred from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

 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-Scientific Manufacturer Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
 Dimensions 3-D (Aluminum Pallet Storage.): 152.4 × 152.4 × 114.3cm, 98.4kg (5 ft. × 5 ft. × 3 ft. 9 in., 217lb.)
3-D (Misc parts): 12.7 × 7.6 × 6.3cm, 0.5kg (5 × 3 × 2 1/2 in., 1lb.)
3-D (Cover): 61 × 61 × 69.8cm, 14.5kg (2 ft. × 2 ft. × 2 ft. 3 1/2 in., 32lb.)
3-D (Telescope): 71.1 × 71.1 × 96.5cm, 44.5kg (2 ft. 4 in. × 2 ft. 4 in. × 3 ft. 2 in., 98lb.)
 Materials Non-Magnetic White Metal
Ferrous Alloy
Glass
Plastic
Electronic Components
Solder
 Inventory Number A19740046000 Credit Line Transferred from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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