This 16 mm fisheye lens was flown on the STS-95 Space Shuttle mission (1998) for use with the Kodak digital camera. John Glenn and other members of the crew completed a variety of photography assignments during almost nine days in orbit. Shuttle astronauts use several cameras and lenses for interior shots and for Earth photography through the windows. This lens also flew on the STS-99 mission in 2000, and then NASA transferred it to the Museum.
Display Status
This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Manufacturer
Nikon
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/4 in. length x 2 5/8 in. diameter (8.26 x 6.7cm)
Materials
Metal, plastic, glass optics, velcro
Inventory Number
A19990149001
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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