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These sunglasses were issued to astronaut Michael Collins, Command Module pilot of the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969, as part of the personal equipment carried by each astronaut.

Donated to the National Air and Space Museum by Michael Collins in 1984

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Personal Items

Manufacturer

American Optical Co.

Astronaut

Michael Collins

Dimensions

3-D (Folded): 14.5 × 3 × 4.5cm (5 11/16 × 1 3/16 × 1 3/4 in.)

Materials

Rims - metal
lenses - glass

Inventory Number

A19850145000

Credit Line

Donated by Michael Collins

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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