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This sight ring, manufactured by J.A. Maurer, Inc. for use with their 70mm cameras, is an optical aiming device used to correct for light rays that interfere with the use lenses. This sight ring was made for cameras used in the Gemini program, but was never used on an actual mission.

NASA transferred this sight ring 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 United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Manufacturer J. A. Maurer, Inc.
 Dimensions 3-D: 4.4 x 3.3 x 1.4cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)
 Materials Anodized Aluminum, Glass, Aluminum
 Inventory Number A19720565000 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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