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SAGE station and light gun

SAGE station and light gun, on display at the Computer History Museum, USA. The SAGE (semi- automatic ground environment) system went into operation in 1963. It was a way of visualising radar information, a light gun allowed individual aircraft data, such as speed and altitude to be displayed. The museums collection includes over 3000 artefacts from 1945 to 1990. Established in 1996, the museum preserves and returns to working order, computers that have had a significant historical impact. The museum is due to be relocated, becoming part of the NASA Research Park, California, USA, in 2005

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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame

FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.7cm (9.6" x 7.4")

Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the SAGE station and light gun, which are on display at the prestigious Computer History Museum in the United States. The SAGE system, short for semi-automatic ground environment, was implemented in 1963 as a revolutionary method of visualizing radar information. At its core, this technology employed a remarkable light gun that enabled the individual aircraft's critical data such as speed and altitude to be displayed. The Computer History Museum boasts an extensive collection of more than 3000 artifacts spanning from 1945 to 1990. Since its establishment in 1996, this remarkable institution has been dedicated to preserving and restoring computers that have played a significant role in shaping history. Notably, it focuses on returning these machines to working order so visitors can truly appreciate their impact. Excitingly, this renowned museum is set to relocate and become part of the NASA Research Park located in California's Silicon Valley. This move will undoubtedly enhance its mission of promoting science education and celebrating computing history. In collaboration with Science Photo Library, this stunning image captures not only the technological marvels housed within the museum but also highlights America's rich heritage in innovation and scientific advancement. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of progress while honoring those who paved the way for our modern digital age.

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