Flight Spare Proton Telescope for ESRO 2 Satellite, 1968

Made:
1966-1968 in England
SMG00155006

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Proton telescope with 4 solid-state detectors, experiment S27 flight spare for ESRO-2 satellite, made by McMichael Ltd., England, 1966-1968, for R. J. Hynds, Imperial College. Used to measure low-energy protons.

Details

Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
1986-1411
Materials:
metal (unknown), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), aluminium alloy, plastic (unidentified), electrical components and paint
Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 140 mm x 210 mm, , 1.27kg
type:
proton telescope
credit:
Imperial College (Blackett Laboratory)