Object Details
Manufacturer
Carl Zeiss G.m.b.H.
Summary
Hasselblad cameras and lenses, like this 250mm Carl Zeiss lens in a Hasselblad housing, were staple equipment on U.S. space flights for nearly 50 years. The brand offered NASA high-quality images and the latest in photographic technology. This lens gave astronauts closer and sharper images of Earth than ever before.
This lens flew on the STS-98 to the International Space Station to deliver the Destiny module. It was left on the station for some time until returning to Earth on a later shuttle flight.
NASA transferred this lens and other camera equipment to the Museum in 2008 when it was no longer needed for spaceflight.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A20080091000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Materials
Stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, glass, Velcro, paint
Dimensions
3-D: 18.6 × 11 × 8.9cm (7 5/16 × 4 5/16 × 3 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
Germany
Sweden
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20080091000