Table of Contents
Who created the first ever 35mm camera?
Oskar Barnack, a development engineer for Leitz, first created his compact 35mm in 1913 in order to use 35mm film for still photography rather than motion picture photography. However, production was delayed due to WWI.
Which camera did Neil Armstrong use?
HASSELBLAD ON THE MOON A silver Hasselblad Data Camera (HDC) with Réseau plate, fitted with a Zeiss Biogon 60mm ƒ/5.6 lens, was chosen to document the lunar surface and attached to astronaut Armstrong’s chest.
Can you see Tranquility Base from Earth?
Apollo 11’s Tranquillity Base is, as its name suggests, in the Sea of Tranquillity, Mare Tranquillitatis. The dark lava of this 700km diameter sea is easily visible to the naked eye, but a telescope is required to explore the vicinity of the landing site.
How many photos of the Moon were taken during Apollo missions?
The 9,200 high-resolution images posted to the Project Apollo Archive were taken during every manned mission to the Moon, both on the way there and back. These aren’t just photos of the Moon’s surface either. The entire film reels were uploaded so you can see the blurry outtakes along with some candid shots of astronauts shaving while onboard.
How long did the last Apollo mission last?
The last Apollo mission featured the most extensive lunar exploration of the program, with three moonwalks that each lasted more than seven hours while the crew stayed on the Moon for more than three days.
How did the Apollo 1 disaster affect NASA?
The disaster caused NASA to re-examine all aspects of the program and rework many of the spacecraft’s systems. That spring, the mission for which the crew had been training was officially named Apollo 1.
What was the first Apollo mission to get to space?
The first Apollo mission to get to space was Apollo 7. During the 11-day flight, the crew conducted a number of tests on the spacecraft systems and conducted the first live TV program from an American spacecraft. All three crewmembers – Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham and Donn Eisele – developed bad head colds during the mission.