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Pink SmartStar-R80 Telescope
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Pink SmartStar-R80 Telescope
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Pink SmartStar-R80 Telescope

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.710926.1.a-h
Object Type Telescope
Gifter
Manufacturer
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium metal, plastic, rubber, glass
DimensionsManufacturer's Size (Fully Assembled ) H 10 in x W 7 in x D 30 in x Wt 10 11/16 lb (25.4 cm x 17.8 cm x 76.2 cm x 4.9 kg )
 Part a (includes plastic cover at end) H 4 1/4 in x W 2 1/4 in x L 15 1/2 in (10.8 cm x 5.7 cm x 39.4 cm )
 Part b H 8 3/4 in x W 5 3/4 in x L 5 in (22.2 cm x 14.6 cm x 12.7 cm )
 Other (Part C - Expandable legs fully extended) H 55 1/2 in x W 23 3/4 in x D 23 3/4 in (141 cm x 60.3 cm x 60.3 cm )
 Other (Part D) H 1 1/8 in x W 3 in x D 5 5/8 in (2.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 14.3 cm )
 Other (Part E) H 1/2 in x W 1/2 in x D 15 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 1.3 cm x 39.4 cm )
 Other (Part F) H 2 1/2 in x W 3 5/8 in x D 1 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 9.2 cm x 3.8 cm )
 Other (Part G) H 3/8 in x Diam 1 1/2 in (1 cm x 3.8 cm )
 Other (Part H) H 1 1/2 in x Diam 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPulsar pink iOptron SmartStar-R80 GPS computerized telescope with GPS and 5,000 object database. Model #9801, Optics: Refractor, Aperture: 80mm, Focal length: 400mm/ F5. Comes in 8 pieces (.a) Telescope Tube, Pulsar Pink color with interior reflective mirror and a plastic lens cover for the mirror; (.b) Mount cream and pink color with black knobs to secure telescope tube; (.c) Tripod grey and black Stand with adjestable height and a hook under the base of stand for additional counter weight balance; (d) Hand held GPS Controller with display screen and control buttons, black with clear buttons; (e) Black Cable for GPS Controller, short coiled cord with a receiver plug on either end; (f) Diagonal eyepiece mount, triangular body with tow tube like structures on the flattest sides, one plastic with a metal screw on top and the other metal, reflective mirror on the interior; and two separate eyepieces each with a plastic lens case that are 1/16 of inch longer then the lens (g) one 25mm, and (h) one 10 mm.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the first White House Astronomy Night held on the South Lawn on October 7, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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