Battery, Penlight, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This 1.35 volt battery was one of two used to power each penlight available for use by astronauts during the Apollo 11 mission. The small lights could help illuminate darker areas of the spacecraft or act as emergency lights when necessary.

NASA transferred this battery to the Museum with other Apollo 11 equipment in 1970.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19791795000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

Steel

Potassium hydroxide electrolyte

Zinc electrode

Suspected mercuric oxide electrode

Copper

Rubber

Paper

Adhesive

Ink

HAZMAT Mercury

HAZMAT Restricted: Radiation

Dimensions

Overall: 5.08 x 4.13cm (2in. x 1 5/8in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9226add0f-dc00-43f7-b54c-46ad0347e287

Record ID

nasm_A19791795000