two molded films for Schmidt camera
Date: circa 1964
Inventory Number: 2006-1-0122
Classification: Photographic film
Subject:
Maker: American
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Dimensions:
19.6 × 18.9 × 3.3 cm (7 11/16 × 7 7/16 × 1 5/16 in.)
Material:
Description:
Two specially molded and cut films that were used with Schmidt cameras. They are circular and of a concave shape and placed in between a circular frame made of plastic and plexiglass. One of the film is blank. The other one shows the constellation of Orion.
Signedunsigned
Inscribedon sticker: X-Ray / Unexposed / 28 Oct 64 u.t.
Historical AttributesA Schmidt camera was a type of photographic telescope that used curved film in order to give an undistorted star field.
Curatorial RemarksWhether these films were meant for a Schmidt, a Baker-Schmidt or a Baker-Nunn camera is hard to tell here.