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Prototype of a mobile X-ray unit - a M.A.S.A. document

A pictorial document (Aethergraph) from Transleithania. Circa 1870

This historic image shows perplexed research scientists methodically re-checking their apparatus & calibrations following an accident during preliminary testing of an experimental prototype for a Fluoroscopic Field Unit (mobile X-ray unit).

The unexpected results were later thought to be attributable to a passing electric storm, which probably caused a momentary power surge. Despite repeated attempts, similarly good results were never achieved again.

 

Created for the 48th Contest on Man Ray: Market Trolley

 

Credits to :- Paul Grand for use of the Trolley image. & to

uknown for image of monkey X-ray, valves & scientists

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Uploaded on June 17, 2009
Taken on June 18, 2009