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This Nikon SLR camera is a similar model to those used on the Skylab missions of the 1970s. An attachment like the one on this camera helped filter out atmospheric haze for clearer images needed for Skylab experiment S063. The long Skylab missions gave astronauts enough time to make many photographic observations of Earth. Skylab's nine astronaut residents used five different Nikon cameras stored in the laboratory module for each crew to use. None of the flown cameras returned to Earth.

Ehrenreich Photo-Optical Industries gave this camera to the Museum in 1977.

 Display Status

This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin Japan Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer Nikon
 Dimensions Overall: 7 1/2 in. tall x 6 in. wide x 5 1/2 in. deep (19.05 x 15.24 x 13.97cm)
 Materials glass, metal, paper stickers, copper
 Inventory Number A19772552000 Credit Line Gift of Ehrenreich Photo-Optical Industries Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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