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Perfect Time | Sputnik | Laika | Gemini | Apollo | Mir
The improbable rendez-vous of the 70's original electronic components from the USA and former USSR, animates the beating heart of Laika clock collection, and honors the first rendez-vous of russian dog Лайка (Laika) with space, in November 3, 1957.
Numeroted artworks.
Local time, date and geographic position of the artwork successively displayed.
Live animated neon rings at corners indicate second units, tens, and number of acquired GPS satellites to maintain perfect time.
Time, date & position adjusted by onboard GPS receiver to provide absolute accuracy.
Neon bulbs and glass displays from russian technology, core electronics made with vintage and modern russian and US components.
Size: 750mm (L), 650mm (H), 50mm (D)
Weight: 48.0 lbs / 21.8 kg
LAIKA ARTWORK FRONT VIEW: 23:39
LAIKA ARTWORK WITH RIVETED METAL FRAME
LAIKA ARTWORK CLOSE-UP - CURRENT TIME 23:47
TIME DISPLAYED ON THE 1st LINE, SECONDS ALONG A CIRCULAR NEON RING
DATE DISPLAYED ON THE 2nd LINE, IN ALTERNANCE WITH GEOGRAPHIC POSITION
LAIKA ARTWORK CLOSE-UP
COMPONENTS AND GLASS DISPLAY DETAILS
NEON RING DISPLAY FOR SECONDS FROM 45 TO 60
NEON RING DISPLAY FOR SECONDS FROM 00 TO 15
NEON RING DISPLAY FOR SECONDS FROM 15 TO 30
NEON RING DISPLAY FOR SECONDS FROM 30 TO 45
COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLY DETAILS
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