For stable, almost hands-free use of cameras, brackets like this one could be placed inside and outside a spacecraft to mount cameras. Astronauts usually placed them near windows in order to set up a constant location for shooting photographs natural phenomena or the surface of the Earth.
NASA transferred this bracket 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
McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
Dimensions
Overall: 5 7/8in. x 5 1/4in. x 1 5/8in. (14.92 x 13.34 x 4.13cm)
Materials
Anodized Aluminum
Ink
Steel
Cadmium
Inventory Number
A19790425000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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