Plate Holder for Astronomical Camera

This plate holder was used with an astronomical camera was made by the DATA Corporation in the USA in around 1965.

Until the early 1970s the camera was used by the Astronomy Department of Manchester University to measure the libration of the moon. This research was under the direction of Professor Kopal and carried out in the Pyrnees.

Details

Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
Y1993.51.5
Measurements:
overall: 110 mm x 415 mm x 332 mm,
type:
camera component