OSO-IV Cosmic X-Ray Experiment

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Object Details

Manufacturer

American Science & Engineering, Incorporated

Summary

Prototype unit for an array of cosmic x-ray detectors that flew in the spinning wheel section of the OSO-IV satellite launched in 1967. It was designed to map out non-solar radiation sources as it swept across the sky. The instrument included two photoelectric X-ray detectors based on sodium iodide scintillation crystals as well as one electron and one cosmic-ray detector The experiment was designed and built at American Science and Engineering (AS&E) under the direction of Riccardo Giacconi. This experiment was donated to NASM by AS&E in 2003.

Credit Line

Gift of American Science & Engineering Incorporated.

Inventory Number

A20030004000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Scientific

Materials

Mixed metals, electronics

Glass

Electronics

Dimensions

3-D: 33 x 35.6 x 20.3cm (13 x 14 x 8 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

Boeing Aviation Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv937fb929b-747a-4151-a808-099d6208a897

Record ID

nasm_A20030004000