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A vent hood on the Lunar Module's ascent stage.

Picture 2 of 2.

There are a number of these ascent stage. Although I'm uncertain what all the vents are for, these hoods are presumably used to prevent any random propulsive forces, instead directing them in the desired direction.

 
Vent hood on Lunar Module 2 (LM-2) ascent stage at National Air and Space Museum
Time picture taken Fri Jun 22 10:33:28 2007
Location picture taken Lunar Exploration Vehicles Gallery
National Air and Space Museum
Washington, DC
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