Slide Rule, 5-inch, Pickett N600-ES, Apollo 13

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Pickett & Eckel Inc.

Summary

During the Apollo missions, an on-board computer and large computers on Earth performed the critical guidance and navigation calculations necessary for a successful journey. In addition, crews carried a slide rule for more routine calculations. NASA chose a 5-inch, metal rule, model "N600-ES," manufactured by the Pickett Company for their use. It was a model that was popular among engineers, scientists and students at the time. No modifications were needed for use in space.

This rule was used by the crew of Apollo 13, in April 1970.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1984.

Credit Line

Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19840160000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

Aluminum

Plastic

Dimensions

Overall: 6in. x 1 1/2in. x 5/16in. (15.24 x 3.81 x 0.79cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93f0fa91a-2e52-4089-9013-548a5468445d

Record ID

nasm_A19840160000