Sextant, Sperry, Gyro

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
The Sperry Gyroscope Co.
Physical Description
8-1/2in. diameter, 14-1/2in. high; electric; fitted mahogany case.
Credit Line
Gift of the Sperry Gyroscope Company
Inventory Number
A19650046000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Navigational
Materials
Ferrcopper, lead, magnesium, paint, rubber, plastic, electrical wire, cork
Dimensions
3-D: 39.4 × 29.2 × 22.9cm (15 1/2 × 11 1/2 × 9 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
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19650046000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv974726c40-f370-46a1-8ded-38a3c9c9b1b1
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