Sight Ring, Defractive Lens, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

J. A. Maurer, Inc.

Summary

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.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19720565000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Anodized Aluminum, Glass, Aluminum

Dimensions

3-D: 4.4 x 3.3 x 1.4cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c91aedeb-730a-4846-bc26-d3c65397cd3b

Record ID

nasm_A19720565000