Sunglasses, Apollo 11
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- American Optical Co.
- Summary
- These sunglasses were included in the personal equipment stored for use by astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission to protect their eyes from the sunlight. Without the protection of our atmosphere, sunlight is more harmful to the eyes in space. Spacecraft were supplied with protective window shades and sunglasses for astronaut use, and spacesuit helmets included a layer of gold to reflect the sun's rays during spacewalks.
- NASA transferred these sunglasses to the Museum in 1971 with the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19720652000
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Materials
- Glass, Aluminum, Gold Plating, Plastic
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 13.8 x 15.1 x 4.4cm (5 7/16 x 5 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
- Record ID
- nasm_A19720652000
Gold wire frame with plastic ends on temples; black velcro on ends.
