Camera, Data Acquisition, Lunar Rover, 16mm, Apollo
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Maurer data acquisition cameras like this high fidelity mockup documented technical aspects of missions. Astronauts used a motion picture camera like this, along with its large battery, while exploring the lunar surface on their lunar roving vehicle. The moving images were later viewed back on Earth to determine how well the equipment worked and how mission requirements were accomplished.
This camera was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1975.
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Manufacturer
J. A. Maurer, Inc. Dimensions
Overall: 11 1/2in. x 5 1/2in. x 8 1/2in., 4.4lb. (29.21 x 13.97 x 21.59cm, 2kg) Materials
glass, metal, plastic Inventory Number
A19760737000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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