Object Details
Manufacturer
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory
Summary
This small yellow card, now placed in a commemorative presentation, was used by astronauts Frank Borman and Jim Lovell during the Gemini VII mission to record their results from the inflight vision test experiment. The first part of the S-8/D-13 experiment required astronauts to insert this card into the vision tester, look into the device, and record their results on the card before looking out the window of the spacecraft at specific locations. In the early days of long duration spaceflight, researchers wanted to determine what effects if any the weightless environment had on different bodily functions such as vision.
NASA transferred this card and its presentation stand to the Museum with the vision testing equipment in 1973.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19740524000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Medical
Materials
Wood, Plastic, Felt, Adhesive, Ink, Copper Alloy
Dimensions
3-D (Base): 12.2 x 7 x 4.1cm (4 13/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
3-D (Plastic Card Encasement): 6.4 x 0.8 x 8.9cm (2 1/2 x 5/16 x 3 1/2 in.)
Overall: 0.2kg (0.4lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
See more items in
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Destination Moon
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19740524000
