Lot 18
Mercury Program, c1960, "Orbital Training Device" (10x11") consisting of three parts. One is the aluminum base with two clear lucite plates that insert into an aluminum frame. The plates that show the earth's horizon (hand painted) and have engraved elevations up to 40,000 feet and side graduations in increments of 50,000, 100,000 and 150,000 feet. In the center are two removable lucite discs, one circular and one elliptical, with various gradations (degrees?) engraved on them. ALSO, TWO additional lucite plates that insert into the base. Each shows the earth's horizon - one has height increments that read: "200,000, 300,000, 400,000, 500,000 feet" and the other has lower gradations. A fascinating and possibly unique prototype training device undoubtedly developed to train for the new space experience.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection.
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