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Geodimeter

Geodimeter

A geodimeter on display at the "Mapping the Earth During the Cold War" exhibit of the National Museum of American History. The first electronic distance measuring device, it allowed greater accuracy than had been possible before.
Galleries: 1946 to 1991: The Cold War Years, Civil Engineering, Smithsonian Museum of American History
Keywords: american history, cartography, district of columbia, geodimeter, history, machine, museum of american history, national museum of american history, smithsonian, washington dc
Photo Location: National Museum of American History, Washington, DC
Photographer: Chad Cullen
Date of Photo: 06/27/2009
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D
Exposure Time: 1/15
F Number: 28/10
Original Dimensions: 3896×2912
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 38°53'28.53"N 77°1'48.04"W
Picture Number: 8062