This 16mm Data Acquisition Camera (DAC) was manufactured by J. A. Maurer Company for the Apollo program, though it never flew on a mission. DACs were used in both the command and lunar modules during the program to document docking and undocking procedures, as well as descent to and ascent from the lunar surface.
NASA transferred this camera to the Museum in 1989.
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 (Including Staff and Bracket): 27.5 × 13 × 41cm (10 13/16 in. × 5 1/8 in. × 1 ft. 4 1/8 in.)
Overall: 6 × 10 in. (15.2 × 25.4cm)
Materials
Aluminum Alloy
Glass
Plastics
Glass
Adhesive
Ink
Paint
Velcro
Electrical Wiring
Ink
Inventory Number
A19890115000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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