Object Details
Manufacturer
Nikon
Summary
This Nikon SLR camera is a similar model to those used on the Skylab missions of the 1970s. An attachment like the one on this camera helped filter out atmospheric haze for clearer images needed for Skylab experiment S063. The long Skylab missions gave astronauts enough time to make many photographic observations of Earth. Skylab's nine astronaut residents used five different Nikon cameras stored in the laboratory module for each crew to use. None of the flown cameras returned to Earth.
Ehrenreich Photo-Optical Industries gave this camera to the Museum in 1977.
Credit Line
Gift of Ehrenreich Photo-Optical Industries
Inventory Number
A19772552000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Materials
glass, metal, paper stickers, copper
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/2 in. tall x 6 in. wide x 5 1/2 in. deep (19.05 x 15.24 x 13.97cm)
Country of Origin
Japan
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Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19772552000