Sunglasses, Collins, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Manufacturer

American Optical Co.

Astronaut

Michael Collins

Summary

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

Credit Line

Donated by Michael Collins

Inventory Number

A19850145000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Personal Items

Materials

Rims - metal

lenses - glass

Dimensions

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

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9164d6948-7a8e-4fca-bc8f-4f77279182f0

Record ID

nasm_A19850145000