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Blue SmartStar-N114 Telescope
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Blue SmartStar-N114 Telescope
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Blue SmartStar-N114 Telescope

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.710926.2.a-h
Object Type Telescope
Gifter
Manufacturer
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium metal, plastic, rubber, glass, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b & e: Tripod with Mount and Telescope, Maximum) H 59 5/8 in x W 25 1/4 in x D 27 1/4 in (151.4 cm x 64.1 cm x 69.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a-b & e: Tripod with Mount and Telescope, Minimum) H 41 in x W 21 1/2 in x D 20 1/4 in (104.1 cm x 54.6 cm x 51.4 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a: Tripod, Maximum) H 44 in x W 23 3/4 in x D 27 1/4 in (111.8 cm x 60.3 cm x 69.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a: Tripod, Minimum) H 26 1/2 in x W 16 3/4 in x D 14 1/2 in (67.3 cm x 42.5 cm x 36.8 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Mount) H 8 5/8 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 3 in (21.9 cm x 14.6 cm x 7.6 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.c: GPS Unit) 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 )
 Overall - 3D (.d: Cable) H 1/2 in x W 1/2 in x D 15 in (1.3 cm x 1.3 cm x 38.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.e: Telescope Tube) H 9 1/4 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 19 3/4 in (23.5 cm x 15.9 cm x 50.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.f: External Scope) H 3 1/4 in x W 1 1/2 in x D 4 3/4 in (8.3 cm x 3.8 cm x 12.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.g: 25mm Lens in Case) H 2 3/4 in x Diam 1 5/8 in (7 cm x 4.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.h: 9mm Lens in Case) H 2 3/4 in x Diam 1 5/8 in (7 cm x 4.1 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (overall) H 28 in x W 10 in x D 10 in (71.1 cm x 25.4 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionAstro blue iOptron SmartStar-R80 GPS computerized telescope with GPS with a 5,000 object database GPS and 1,000 mm focal length. Includes nine pieces: a silver and black tripod with mount screw (.a), light beige and blue Alt-Azimuth “Cube” telescope mount with black nobs, on/off switches, receiver plugs, and a bubble level (.b), GPS unit with clear control buttons and display screen (.c), black coiled cable with receiver plugs to attach GPS to mount (.d), large black and blue 114 mm Newtonian reflector optical tube with attached lens insert (.e), black external scope attachment with on/off switch (.f), 25 mm lens eyepiece (.g), 9 mm lens eyepiece (.h).
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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