Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Fairchild Space & Defense Systems
- Summary
- This chrome-plated 25mm lens, manufactured by Fairchild Space and Defense Systems, was used during astronaut training on the Westinghouse color TV camera that would broadcast activities on the lunar surface. Lenses for spaceflight had to be easy to use by astronauts in bulky spacesuits. They are clearly labeled for their specific use. The polished coating reflected the Sun's heat.
- NASA transferred this lens to the Museum in 1973.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA
- Inventory Number
- A19731468000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- EQUIPMENT-Photographic
- Materials
- Polished chrome exerior, other metals, glass
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 5.1 x 5.3cm, 0.2kg (2 x 2 1/16 in., 3/8lb.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
- Hangar
- James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19731468000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9cc8bfc9d-c762-4ce9-9655-bbdc29b37fd4
