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Beckman Phonocardiogram System

  • 1965

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Phonocardiographs record and plot the sounds made by the heart. This instrument was designed for use by Project Gemini astronauts.

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  • 10 in. W x 8 in. L
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  • (verso) "NASA. 1965. "Phonocardiogram System." To be attached to the Astronaut for project Gemini....... C. Kyser."
  • (verso) "58"
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
Physical container
  • Box 89, Folder 2

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“Beckman Phonocardiogram System,” 1965. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 89, Folder 2. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/tx31qh898.

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