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
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