Filter, Camera Lens, Red, Gemini IX-XII

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Object Details

Manufacturer

J. A. Maurer, Inc.

Summary

Red camera lens filters such as this gave Gemini astronauts a means of increasing the contrast in their images. It was part of the selection of equipment available to them for the Maurer 70mm all-purpose camera flown on the later program missions, and may have been used during a color patch experiment on Gemini XI.

NASA transferred this filter to the Museum in 1976.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19761794003

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Metal, glass, velcro

Dimensions

Other: 2.06 x 8.89cm (13/16in. x 3 1/2in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97a117d8d-f7ce-4958-aa83-2fe04427786a

Record ID

nasm_A19761794003