Lens, 50mm, Low Light, Canon, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Canon Camera

J. A. Maurer, Inc.

Summary

This Canon lens provided the means to obtain essential photographic data for Project Gemini technical program requirements, such as recording horizon airglow and weather. The lenses were employed with Maurer 70mm cameras throughout the Gemini program. The lens barrel is anodized red for ease of identification. This f/0.95 lens, when used with suitable film and camera, made very high speed photography possible. The lens is designed to work with 35mm film.

NASA transferred this lens to the Museum in 1971.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19720552000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Anodized Aluminum

Aluminum

Glass

Steel

Paint

Dimensions

3-D: 6.1 x 8.3cm (2 3/8 x 3 1/4 in.)

Country of Origin

Japan

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f745af68-84b8-4cf2-b497-ea451984b041

Record ID

nasm_A19720552000