Object Details
Manufacturer
NASA - Johnson Space Center
Summary
The Apollo astronauts were provided a small rake that could be used to gather and collect pebbles larger than 1 cm in diameter from the lunar regolith. The rake head (this object) was attached to a handle, which while on the lunar surface was designed to attach to a standard extension handle. Lunar rakes were employed on Apollo 15-17, from July 1971 to December 1972. This artifact was used for training.
This was transferred to the Museum in 1978 from NASA.
Credit Line
Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19781497000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Materials
Handle, basket sidewalls: aluminum
Tines: stainless steel
Dimensions
Approximate: 11 9/16 in. long x 11 9/16 in. wide x 4 1/8 in. tall, 3.3 lb. (29.4 x 29.4 x 10.4cm, 1.5kg)
Other (tine separation): 3/8 in. (1cm)
Other (handle length): 8 3/4 in. long (22.3cm)
Other (tines): 1/16 in. diameter (0.16cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19781497000