Lens, 5mm, Data Acquisition Camera, Apollo 11

Object Details

Manufacturer

Fairchild Space & Defense Systems

Summary

This 5mm lens was used by Apollo 11 astronauts with the 16mm Data Acquisition Camera (DAC) manufactured by J. A. Maurer Company. DACs were used in both the command and lunar modules during technical maneuvers of the spacecraft such as docking and undocking with the lunar module. This lens was used to document parts of the Apollo 11 mission, and was likely used in the command module. The short focal length of this lens allowed for a wider angle shot to be recorded on the DAC's 16mm film.

This lens was transferred to the Museum from NASA in 1979.

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA

Inventory Number

A19791521000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Photographic

Materials

Metal, glass

Dimensions

Overall: 3 in. long x 2 1/2 in. diameter (7.62 x 6.35cm)

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

Exhibit Station

Human Spaceflight

National Air and Space Museum

Record ID

nasm_A19791521000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e182b3fb-ae94-432e-8cab-3730d2d499ab