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From: afeldman@gate.net
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Subject: f/s: nasa "star simulator"/collimator
Date: 12 Dec 1996 21:13:09 GMT
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NASA "surplus" Star Simulator.
Essentially this is a tubular collimator featuring a 5" coated objective lense m
ounted in an approx. 30 
tube.  Attached to the end of the tube is a lamp housing with a pin hole baffle.
  The tube itself is ring 
mounted and attached to a heavy/sturdy rectangular base.  Originally the unit wa
s used to check and 
calibrate the star finder component of missile enertial navigation  systems. 

I have two units for sale.  Each unit is in exc. optical, mechanical and cosmeti
c condition and is 
immediately usable as a collimator; however, other projects come to mind, e.g. h
igh quality refracting 
telescope, or binoculars?  Orig. NASA acquisition cost was $3000+ for each.  I w
ill sell outright for $350 
ea. plus shipping; swaps for other optics, nautical & military collectable, anti
que scientific devices, 
firearms, jewelry, or?   

Allen Feldman
email: afeldman@gate.net
smail P.O.B. 10367 
      Tampa, FL 33679-0367
ph. (813) 879-0411 (daytime EST Mon.-Thurs.)
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