Mercury spacecraft were fitted with a periscope similar to this device, made by Perkin Elmer, which allowed the astronaut to make precise observations of the Earth below. The scope had a removable filter, and two magnification settings. This is an unflown specimen.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum 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 SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Guidance & Control Manufacturer Perkin-Elmer Corporation
 Dimensions 3-D (Storage Crate, Overall): 90.2 × 50.8 × 55.2cm (2 ft. 11 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 8 in. × 1 ft. 9 3/4 in.)
 Materials Magnesium
Non-Magnetic Metals (Aluminum)
Ferrous Alloy (possibly steel)
Glass
Paint
Plastic
Rubber (Possible Silicone)
 Inventory Number A19770561000 Credit Line Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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