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This Canon lens provided the means to obtain essential photographic data for Project Gemini technical program requirements, such as recording horizon airglow and weather. The lenses were employed with Maurer 70mm cameras throughout the Gemini program. The lens barrel is anodized red for ease of identification. This f/0.95 lens, when used with suitable film and camera, made very high speed photography possible. The lens is designed to work with 35mm film.

NASA transferred this lens to the Museum in 1971.

 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 Japan Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer Canon Camera
J. A. Maurer, Inc.
 Dimensions 3-D: 6.1 x 8.3cm (2 3/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
 Materials Anodized Aluminum
Aluminum
Glass
Steel
Paint
 Inventory Number A19720552000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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