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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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