Lens, Zoom, Television Camera, Apollo 17

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Object Details

Manufacturer

P. Angenieux

Summary

Apollo 17 astronauts used this TV camera lens during their translunar journey. With this lens attached to their Westinghouse color television cameras and connected by a cable to the spacecraft, later Apollo missions could broadcast live color television images from space.

This lens was transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1984.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19840166000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

metal, glass

Dimensions

Overall: 6 in. long x 2 1/2 in. diameter (15.24 x 6.35cm)

Country of Origin

France

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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/nv90acad03f-e030-4959-947c-8885917c2fd4

Record ID

nasm_A19840166000