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Film Magazine, Maurer, 16mm, Apollo 11

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    Object Details

    Manufacturer

    J. A. Maurer, Inc.

    Summary

    The Apollo 11 lunar module "Eagle" was equipped with a Maurer automatic 16mm data acquisition camera (DAC), designed to operate at several speeds while documenting technical aspects of the mission. On this film magazine, the crew recorded most of their time on the lunar surface and includes them setting up the television camera, U.S. flag, and speaking to President Nixon. These films, lacking sound, were analyzed post-flight for engineering studies and became part of the visual record of the mission with clips appearing in historical reviews of the mission's success.
    NASA transferred this magazine to the Museum in 1970.

    Credit Line

    Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

    Inventory Number

    A19791517000

    Restrictions & Rights

    Usage conditions apply

    Type

    EQUIPMENT-Photographic

    Materials

    Anodized Aluminum
    Stainless Steel
    Aluminum
    Adhesive
    Synthetic Fabric
    Velcro
    Plastic
    Paint
    Steel
    Brass

    Dimensions

    Overall: 3 3/4 in. tall x 5 1/2 in. wide x 1 in. deep (9.53 x 13.97 x 2.54cm)

    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/nv92ee87b05-c5e8-470d-9f42-24bc69819867

    Record ID

    nasm_A19791517000

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