Neil Armstrong (American, 1930-2012) or Buzz Aldrin (American, b. 1930)

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Neil Armstrong (American, 1930-2012) or Buzz Aldrin (American, b. 1930)
The view from Eagle's window before lunar takeoff, Apollo 11, July 1969. Stamped "AS11 5545" (NASA MSC) on the verso. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 5/8 x 7 5/8 in. (19.2 x 19.2 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Good.

N.B. Surrounded by footprints left by the first men to walk upon the Moon, the American flag stands on the surface of the Sea of Tranquility. "Distances on the lunar surface are deceiving. A large boulder field located north of the LM did not appear to be too far away when viewed from the cockpit. However, on the surface we did not come close to this field, although we traversed about 100 feet toward it. The flag, the television camera, and the experiments, although deployed a reasonable distance away from the LM and deployed according to plan, appeared to be immediately outside the window when viewed from the LM cockpit" (Apollo 11 crew observations, NASA SP-214). This photograph was featured on the cover of Life magazine in August 1969. The NASA negative number is AS11-37-5545.
Estimate $400-600


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