Object Details
Manufacturer
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Summary
This black and white television camera made by Westinghouse is similar to the camera used to transmit images of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on Apollo 11. Stored in the Modularized Equipment Stowage Assembly of the "Eagle" lunar module (LM), the camera was deployed by Armstrong before he climbed down the ladder of the LM and transmitted this historic moment back to Earth. After the astronauts were both on the lunar surface, they placed the camera on a stand some distance from the LM to record their activities. The original camera is still on the Moon.
NASA transferred this camera to the Museum in 1972.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19731490000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Materials
Metal, glass, plastic
Dimensions
3-D: 27.9 x 17.1 x 10.2cm (11 x 6 3/4 x 4 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19731490000