Six examples of solar cells, made by Ferranti Electronic Components Division, at Gem Mill, Chadderton, Oldham, 1970-1972.
Solar cells like these made by Ferranti at Gem Mill in Chadderton were used to power satellites in the early 1970s.
Details
- Category:
- Space Technology
- Object Number:
- Y1991.50.14
- Materials:
- plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
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overall: 10 mm x 78 mm x 85 mm, 30 g
- type:
- solar cells
- credit:
- Gift of Dr. K. Gilroy.
