This small CO2 bottle fits into a small slot on the magazines used with the Maurer 70mm cameras 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 to eliminate any curl of the film at the moment of exposure.
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
Overall: 3 1/4 x 3/4 x 13/16 in. (8.3 x 1.9 x 2.1cm)
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Paint, Synthetic Rubber, Adhesive
Inventory Number
A19790276000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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