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- Film Magazine, Maurer, 16mm, Apollo 11
Film Magazine, Maurer, 16mm, Apollo 11
Object Details
- Summary
- The Apollo 11 lunar module "Eagle" was equipped with a Maurer automatic 16mm data acquisition camera (DAC), designed to operate at several speeds while documenting technical aspects of the mission. On this film magazine, the crew recorded their descent to the lunar surface from the lunar module pilot's window, including the pitchover maneuver to orient the vehicle for landing and the landing itself. These films, lacking sound, were analyzed post-flight for engineering studies and became part of the visual record of the mission with clips appearing in historical reviews of the mission's success.
- NASA transferred this magazine to the Museum in 1970.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19791515000
- Manufacturer
- J. A. Maurer, Inc.
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- EQUIPMENT-Photographic
- Materials
- Anodized Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Adhesive
- Synthetic Fabric
- Velcro
- Plastic
- Paint
- Steel
- Brass
- Dimensions
- Overall: 3 5/8in. x 5 3/8in. x 15/16in. (9.21 x 13.65 x 2.38cm)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
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- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Record ID
- nasm_A19791515000
- Usage
- Not determined
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