This Robot Recorder 36 camera is similar to that used by Scott Carpenter on his Aurora 7 mission during Project Mercury. Mercury astronauts often used store-bought cameras for their missions, with some modifications for easier use in space. A handle and trigger were attached to this camera to allow an astronaut to snap photographs with gloved hands.
This camera was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1977.
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
Jos. Schneider Optische Werke
Robot-Berning
Dimensions
3-D: 15.6 × 13.5 × 6.3cm (6 1/8 × 5 5/16 × 2 1/2 in.)
Overall: 2lb. (0.9kg)
Other (Lens, Diameter x Depth): 2 1/4 × 3/4 in. (5.7 × 1.9cm)
Materials
Aluminum Alloy
Glass
Ferrous Alloy
Paint
Velcro
Adhesive
Inventory Number
A19770554000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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