Magnetometer, Portable, Lunar Surface

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Object Details

Manufacturer

NASA Ames Research Center

Summary

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.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19750055000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Lunar

Materials

Aluminum

Gold Plating

Plastic

Ferrous Alloy

Velcro

Paint

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.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv918d11f92-9469-4db7-94bc-930dd267eea0

Record ID

nasm_A19750055000