This small CO2 bottle fits into a small slot on the magazines used with the Maurer 70mm cameras that were used on the last four flights of the Gemini program. The purpose of the CO2 cartridge was to release gas to press the film against the plate at the focal plane at the moment of exposure to eliminate any curl of the film.
NASA transferred this CO2 bottle to the Museum in 1971.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Manufacturer
J. A. Maurer, Inc.
Dimensions
3-D: 8.3 x 1.9cm (3 1/4 x 3/4 in.)
Materials
Stainless Steel, Copper Alloy
Inventory Number
A19720557000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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