Theratron model B radiotherapy machine

Made:
1953 in Ottawa
Theratron model B radiotherapy machine

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Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine, the first of its type to be installed in Europe, from Mount Vernon Hospital, made by Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (A.E.C.L.), P.O. Box 6300, Ottawa, Canada, K2A 3W3, 1953 (see note).

Details

Category:
Radiomedicine
Object Number:
1979-598
Materials:
steel and lead
Measurements:
from file: length 3735 mm
from file: width 1830 mm
from file: height 2285 mm
type:
teletherapy machines
credit:
Mount Vernon Hospital