Description: Apollo 11 Vintage NASA "Red Number" Color Photo, Image AS11-40-5872: Aldrin Assembles Solar Wind Experiment. An original chromogenic 8" x 10" print of Buzz Aldrin as he constructs the solar wind experiment equipment. Aldrin is deploying the Solar Wind Collector (SWC), a foil sheet which he is pointing at the Sun. Note the word 'Shade' printed on the bottom of the back side. The word 'Sun' is printed on the sunward side. At the end of the EVA, after leaving the SWC exposed to the Sun for about 1 hour and 17 minutes, Buzz will roll up the foil and pack it in a bag for analysis back on Earth. Note the considerable clearance between the bottom of the Descent Engine bell and the surface beneath it. Little West Crater is near the horizon on the lefthand side of the image. Note the pattern of scratch marks running from the MESA toward the lower left that were created by the TV cable as Neil took the camera away from the LM on the tripod. Neil's footprints are generally to the right of the cable scratches as he moved sideways out from the LM. Several potentially foot-grabbing loops remain in the cable. The rendezvous radar and various antennas on the top of the ascent stage are labeled in a detail ( 223k ). Each of the boot prints is about 33 cm long and has a greatest width of 15 cm. This is also the first ever photograph of a human being walking onto another world other than his Home Planet. On Kodak fiber-based paper bearing the "A Kodak Paper" watermark on the verso. There is slight wrinkling at the bottom of the photo, which can be seen in the scans provided. The photo has been placed in a plastic sleeve with a cardboard backer, then into a 8.5" x "11" rigid print protector for shipping. Due to the age of the photo, there is a slight amount of bowing. Any glare/discoloration is a result of the camera and not an issue with the piece itself, unless otherwise stated. We have a large collection of pictures that will be listed over time; a family member worked as JSC for 33 years and accumulated quite a collection of memorabilia while there. A good number of the pictures, we know what they are based on research, however, a lot of them, we do not and that will be disclosed in the description if need be. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Whereas we are not the experts like he was, we will do our best to answer any questions you have. Shipping is free within the United States and will be sent within two business days. Depending on the final value, a signature may be required. If you are outside of the United States, shipping will be based upon your location. Please see our other auctions for some great items!
Price: 6000 USD
Location: Columbus, Ohio
End Time: 2024-09-24T19:58:32.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Exploration Missions: Apollo
Type: NASA Photo
Year: 1969
Signed: No
Theme: Astronauts & Space Travel
