This object is a black cylinder with a textured surface. On the top there is embossed lettering giving details about the object. Next two this are two vertical connectors with black plastic conical bases and cylindrical metallic tops into which something can be fitted.
Accession Number: 2018.ast.77 (DAA-0045)
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Primary Materials: Metal, Plastic
On the top of the cylinder: “100 µµf ± 0.1%
STANDARD AIR CAPACITOR
TYPE NO. 1401-D
SERIAL No. 173
GENERAL RADIO CO.
CAMBRIDGE MASS. U.S.A.
700 v max peak”
Next to the right hand contact on top of the cylinder: “G”
Dimensions (cm): Diameter = 8.4, Height = 12.5
Function:
Excellent: This object shows no signs of damage or wear.
Associated Instruments:
General Radio Company, Cambridge, Massachussetts
Date of Manufacture: Mid 20th Century
This object was likely moved from the David Dunlap Observatory in Richmond Hill in 2008, upon the sale of the observatory. It was stored at the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics until 2017, when it was moved to a new storage location in McLennan Physical Laboratories.
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