A high-quality professional photograph measuring 50" x 10" and printed on Fujicolor Professional Paper captures the scene titled: "Apollo 11 - Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin unloading the Early Apollo Scientific Experiment Package from Lunar Module 'Eagle' and 'moonpans.com', the photograph bears the signature and extensive comments of Edgar Mitchell, who humorously reflects on the image, acknowledging that he was one of only twelve individuals to witness this view firsthand, using bold silver felt tip, Mitchell inscribes the following text from left to right: "Apollo 11 Landing Site/ Tranquility Base/ July 20, 1969"; "Neil Armstrong's Shadow" (with an accompanying arrow); "Buzz Aldrin" (with an accompanying arrow); "Lunar Module 'Eagle'" (with an accompanying arrow); "By: Edgar Mitchell Apollo 14 LMP"; "'Magnificent Desolation'" (with arrows pointing downward); "Michael Collins" (with an accompanying arrow pointing upward).
Edgar Dean Mitchell, born on September 17, 1930, and passing away on February 4, 2016, was a highly accomplished individual who served in various roles throughout his career. He began his journey as a United States Navy officer and aviator, test pilot, aeronautical engineer, ufologist, and NASA astronaut.
In 1971, Mitchell served as the Lunar Module Pilot for the Apollo 14 mission. During this mission, he spent approximately nine hours conducting extravehicular activities on the lunar surface within the Fra Mauro Highlands region. As the sixth person to set foot on the Moon, Mitchell made significant contributions to scientific exploration during his time on the lunar surface.
A high-quality professional photograph measuring 50" x 10" and printed on Fujicolor Professional Paper captures the scene titled: "Apollo 11 - Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin unloading the Early Apollo Scientific Experiment Package from Lunar Module 'Eagle' and 'moonpans.com', the photograph bears the signature and extensive comments of Edgar Mitchell, who humorously reflects on the image, acknowledging that he was one of only twelve individuals to witness this view firsthand, using bold silver felt tip, Mitchell inscribes the following text from left to right: "Apollo 11 Landing Site/ Tranquility Base/ July 20, 1969"; "Neil Armstrong's Shadow" (with an accompanying arrow); "Buzz Aldrin" (with an accompanying arrow); "Lunar Module 'Eagle'" (with an accompanying arrow); "By: Edgar Mitchell Apollo 14 LMP"; "'Magnificent Desolation'" (with arrows pointing downward); "Michael Collins" (with an accompanying arrow pointing upward).
Edgar Dean Mitchell, born on September 17, 1930, and passing away on February 4, 2016, was a highly accomplished individual who served in various roles throughout his career. He began his journey as a United States Navy officer and aviator, test pilot, aeronautical engineer, ufologist, and NASA astronaut.
In 1971, Mitchell served as the Lunar Module Pilot for the Apollo 14 mission. During this mission, he spent approximately nine hours conducting extravehicular activities on the lunar surface within the Fra Mauro Highlands region. As the sixth person to set foot on the Moon, Mitchell made significant contributions to scientific exploration during his time on the lunar surface.
Auction: Mini Fine Cameras & Instruments of Science, 19th Jul, 2023