Sight, 2X, Maurer, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

J. A. Maurer, Inc.

Summary

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.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19720553000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Blue annodized aluminum, glass

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.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90ce0dec1-304e-4c7a-8de7-6d25f6f13d65

Record ID

nasm_A19720553000