Revolving orbital map of Earth, most likely used on the Salyut space station training mockup. The color map of the world measures 38″ long, and is affixed to a cloth backing that spreads across two rotating drums, one which is still operational. Housed in a heavy metal frame to an overall size of 40″ x 16.75″. Attached to the frame are two sliding plastic indicators used for delineating daylight and nighttime, as well as a detached clear plastic cover, labeled in the upper right in Cyrillic. Side of frame bears a serial number of "17K-7988-10," and is accompanied by a detached metal arm, which measures 36″ inches long. In good condition, with toning and light fading to colors of map, paper loss and small vertical tears along entire bottom of map, some mechanics inoperable, and expected handling wear from use.
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