Title
Searchlight
Identifier
ABDNP:200613a
Description
Searchlight case on tripod stand. The mirror formerly within is stored separately. This device was used in the 1960s by the Natural Philosophy Radio Astronnomy group as the base for a 2 m diameter, 9 mm wavelength, steerable radio reception dish. The dish, which we still have (in 2007), fits into the yoke in place of the searchlight bin. Given the use, the searchlight is classified under 'electrical, radio'
Date
1940-1950
Format
height 2850mm, diam. 900mm
metal, glass
Coverage
Germany
Creator
unknown