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Astronomic Angle Measuring Device of Valentina Tereshkova, 80s

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,200.00 EUR Estimated At:1,920.00 - 2,400.00 EUR
Astronomic Angle Measuring Device of Valentina Tereshkova, 80s
Metal, glass, plastic
Russia, 1980s
Used by Valentina Tereshkova (b. 1937) – Soviet cosmonaut and first woman in space
Badge on the device: model CMK 3 and numbering 2416305
Original leather strap
Dimensions: 12 x 19.5 x 6 cm (height x width x depth)
Good condition
Provenance: from the possession of Tereshkova’s instructor, Russia; Collection Andora, Germany
This angle measuring device for astronomic navigation of a landing was personally used by the Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova
This is an angle measuring device of the Russian aerospace for astronomic navigation, especially for calculation of flight angles. It was personally used by the Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova. It is the model CMK 3 numbered 2416305 (badge on the device). The device still possesses the original leather strap. It consists of a turning wheel that is marked with degree values. Once the zero point on the scale is adjusted to a certain height, the orbs’ and targets’ location can be measured. In 1963, Tereshkova was the first woman to fly into space and remained the only woman in space until Svetlana Savitskaya’s flight in 1982.



The device is in good condition with traces of use. The dimensions are 12 x 19.5 x 6 cm (height x width x depth).




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