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English: A SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment) terminal used during cold war to analyze radar data in real time to target Soviet bombers. The light pen, which was shaped similar to a handheld power drill or gun, is resting on the console. Notice the built-in cigarette lighter and the ashtray just left of the light pen. Located at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.
Deutsch: Ein SAGE (Semi-Automatic Ground Environment) Terminal, dass während des Kalten Krieges dazu benutzt wurde, Radardaten in Echtzeit zu analysieren, um damit sowjetische Bomber ins Visier zu nehmen. Beachte den eingebauten Zigarettenanzünder und Aschenbecher. Ausgestellt im Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Kalifornien.
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Author Joi Ito from Inbamura, Japan
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SAGE Weapons Director Console at the Computer History Museum.jpg

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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Joi at https://www.flickr.com/photos/35034362831@N01/494395374. It was reviewed on 14 May 2007 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0.

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