This lens and attache mirror were used with the 16mm Data Acquisition Camera (DAC) manufactured by J. A. Maurer Company for the Apollo program. DACs were used in both the command and lunar modules during the program, and this lens was tested on the first circumlunar mission (Apollo 8) and again on the first test of the lunar module (Apollo 9). The right angle of the lens/mirror attachment was tested for difficult angled photographs from the command module windows. The command module version camera, lacking a window mount found in the lunar module versions, was used to gather information during technical procedures such as undocking and redocking the lunar module (only for Apollo 9).
This camera was transferred to the Museum from NASA 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
Angenieux
Apochromai-Xinoptic
Dimensions
Overall: 3 in. long x 2 in. diameter (7.62 x 5.08cm)
Materials
metal, glass, plastic (tape and velcro)
Inventory Number
A19772785004
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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