X-ray Spectrometer and C Flight Spare for Ariel V (UK5) Satellite, British, 1972-74

Made:
1972-1974
maker:
University College London

X-ray spectrometer using proportional counter. Experiment C flight spare for Ariel 5 X-ray astronomy satellite, United Kingdom, 1972-74.

Details

Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
1986-1432
Materials:
metal (unknown), aluminium alloy, plastic (unidentified) and electrical components
Measurements:
overall: 255 mm x 240 mm x 250 mm, ,
type:
radioactive material and x-ray spectrometer
credit:
Mullard Space Science Laboratory

Parts

Collimator cover of Ariel V (UK5) Satellite, British, 1972-74

Collimator cover of Ariel V (UK5) Satellite, British, 1972-74

Collimator cover of Ariel 5 X-ray astronomy satellite, Experiment C, United Kingdom, 1972-74.

Object Number:
1986-1432/2
type:
cover - closure
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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