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Lens, 50mm, Gemini 4, ca. 1965. Creator: Carl Zeiss AG
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Lens, 50mm, Gemini 4, ca. 1965. Creator: Carl Zeiss AG
This Zeiss lens was used on the Zeiss Ikon camera Ed White used during his spacewalk on Gemini IV. The flown camera, considered U.S. Air Force property at the time of the flight, is in the collection of the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. The camera and lens, attached to Whites hand-held maneuvering unit when he performed the first spacewalk by an American, captured images looking back towards the spacecraft and mission commander James McDivitt. This lens, supplied by NASA for the Gemini IV flight, was transferred to the Museum in 1989
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This print showcases the iconic Lens, 50mm, Gemini 4, created by Carl Zeiss AG in approximately 1965. This particular lens holds significant historical value as it was used on the Zeiss Ikon camera during astronaut Ed White's groundbreaking spacewalk on Gemini IV. The camera itself, considered U. S. Air Force property at the time of the mission, is now proudly displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Attached to White's hand-held maneuvering unit during his pioneering spacewalk, this lens captured extraordinary images looking back towards both the spacecraft and mission commander James McDivitt. These remarkable photographs provided a unique perspective on this historic event. Supplied by NASA for the Gemini IV flight and later transferred to the museum in 1989, this lens represents a pivotal moment in American space exploration history. Its presence serves as a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancements achieved during that era. With its sleek design combining glass and metal elements crafted by Carl Zeiss AG—a renowned German company—the Lens, 50mm exemplifies excellence in optical engineering. As part of our heritage art collection at an esteemed scientific institution like Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum (NASM), it symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries. This photograph not only captures a piece of technology but also encapsulates an era defined by innovation and daring exploration into uncharted territories—truly representing humanity's fascination with space travel and our collective desire to push boundaries further than ever before.
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