Lens, 73mm, Ultraviolet, Gemini X

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Barnes Engineering

Summary

An experiment on Gemini X to obtain spectra of bright stars in the southern Milky Way required this ultraviolet lens made by the Barnes Engineering Company. The use of a special lens, prism, grating, and film type allowed only ultraviolet light to be recorded. The experiment resulted in only a few usable frames.

NASA transferred this lens to the Museum in 1972.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19720554000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Glass, aluminum

Dimensions

3-D: 9.5 x 9.5cm, 0.5kg (3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in., 1lb.)

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/nv967b02680-8eba-4027-9aed-2b370235a45f

Record ID

nasm_A19720554000