Periscope, Mercury

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Perkin-Elmer Corporation

Summary

Mercury spacecraft were fitted with a periscope similar to this device, made by Perkin Elmer, which allowed the astronaut to make precise observations of the Earth below. The scope had a removable filter, and two magnification settings. This is an unflown specimen.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1977.

Credit Line

Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19770561000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Guidance & Control

Materials

Magnesium

Non-Magnetic Metals (Aluminum)

Ferrous Alloy (possibly steel)

Glass

Paint

Plastic

Rubber (Possible Silicone)

Dimensions

3-D (Storage Crate, Overall): 90.2 × 50.8 × 55.2cm (2 ft. 11 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 8 in. × 1 ft. 9 3/4 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9045b4a63-60fb-4277-aeda-6bd3c58a3d4c

Record ID

nasm_A19770561000