Red camera lens filters such as this gave Gemini astronauts a means of increasing the contrast in their images. It was part of the selection of equipment available to them for the Maurer 70mm all-purpose camera flown on the later program missions, and may have been used during a color patch experiment on Gemini XI.
NASA transferred this filter to the Museum in 1976.
Display Status
This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Manufacturer
J. A. Maurer, Inc.
Dimensions
Other: 2.06 x 8.89cm (13/16in. x 3 1/2in.)
Materials
Metal, glass, velcro
Inventory Number
A19761794003
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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