Bracket, Television Camera, Apollo 11

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Unknown
Summary
Using this bracket, Apollo 11 crewmembers could mount a camera inside the spacecraft to allow for hands-free operation of the camera. Settings on the bottom side of the camera bracket allowed them to turn the camera to preset postitions for various activities like rendezvous.
NASA transferred this bracket to the Museum in 1970.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Inventory Number
A19791614000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Materials
Blue anodized metal
Dimensions
Overall: 11 in. tall x 4 in. wide x 4 in. deep (27.9 x 10.2 x 10.2cm)
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
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19791614000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9be77270d-6718-4918-a32a-cffe3b639731
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