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This sight, manufactured by the J.A. Maurer Company, was used in testing and astronaut training on the ground to prepare them for photographic experiments during missions. Astronauts aimed cameras in space with optical sights not unlike those used to aim firearms.

NASA transferred this sight 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 J. A. Maurer, Inc.
 Dimensions 3-D: 12.1 x 7 x 8.3cm, 0.4kg (4 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 in., 13/16lb.)
 Materials Blue annodized aluminum, glass
 Inventory Number A19720553000 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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