A number of the Project Gemini missions carried Maurer film cameras and these are spare parts for use with that camera. The set includes dark slides, sight rings, handles, tools, and filters. Maurer cameras were used for a variety of scientific photography objectives. The equipment available for these experiments was extensive and included lenses of different focal lengths, special filters, and extra film magazines, which increased the types and amount of photographic work astronauts could do in space.
NASA transferred these artifacts to the Museum in 1976.
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
J. A. Maurer, Inc.
Dimensions
12.07 x 1.91 x 2.54cm (4 3/4in. x 3/4in. x 1in.) (Approximate, handle)
9.53 x 6.67 x 5.08cm (3 3/4in. x 2 5/8in. x 2in.) (Approximate, plastic box of parts)
Materials
Glass, laminated glass, adhesive, aluminum, steel, stainless steel, rubber, paper, anodized aluminum, adhesive tape, Teflon
Inventory Number
A19761794007
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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