Camera, Data Acquisition, 16mm, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

J. A. Maurer, Inc.

Summary

This 16mm Data Acquisition Camera (DAC) was manufactured by J. A. Maurer Company for Gemini program training, and is similar to one used on Gemini IV. DACs were used to record technical and engineering procedures during missions.

This camera was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1973.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19770557000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Metal, glass, plastic

Dimensions

Overall: 10.16 cm tall x 6.35 cm wide x 22.86 cm long (4in. x 2 1/2in. x 9in.)

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/nv9437dc44d-00de-481c-aaf6-5231c30fc821

Record ID

nasm_A19770557000