Object Details
Manufacturer
Jos. Schneider Optische Werke
Robot-Berning
Summary
This Robot Recorder 36 camera is similar to that used by Scott Carpenter on his Aurora 7 mission during Project Mercury. Mercury astronauts often used store-bought cameras for their missions, with some modifications for easier use in space. A handle and trigger were attached to this camera to allow an astronaut to snap photographs with gloved hands.
This camera was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1977.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19770554000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Materials
Aluminum Alloy
Glass
Ferrous Alloy
Paint
Velcro
Adhesive
Dimensions
3-D: 15.6 × 13.5 × 6.3cm (6 1/8 × 5 5/16 × 2 1/2 in.)
Overall: 2lb. (0.9kg)
Other (Lens, Diameter x Depth): 2 1/4 × 3/4 in. (5.7 × 1.9cm)
Country of Origin
Germany
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19770554000