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An experiment on Gemini X to obtain spectra of bright stars in the southern Milky Way required this ultraviolet lens made by the Barnes Engineering Company. The use of a special lens, prism, grating, and film type allowed only ultraviolet light to be recorded. The experiment resulted in only a few usable frames.

NASA transferred this lens to the Museum in 1972.

 Display Status

This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer Barnes Engineering
 Dimensions 3-D: 9.5 x 9.5cm, 0.5kg (3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in., 1lb.)
 Materials Glass, aluminum
 Inventory Number A19720554000 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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