The One and Only Photo of Neil Armstrong on the Moon and Iconic First Human-Clicked Image of Earth Come to Sale With Wright

The Apollo 11 mission with Commander Neil Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin, Jr. was a massive moment in space history. On July 20, 1969, astronaut Armstrong became the first human to walk on the Moon. However, in most of the images, he’s either partially visible or appears as a reflection; Armstrong had the camera with him and hence most of the photos show Buzz Aldrin. There is only one clear image showing Armstrong with his back to the camera. This historic photograph by Aldrin is a key highlight of the upcoming vintage photographs auction, presented by Wright. Printed in 1969, this is a large format vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based matte Kodak paper. It is a frame from the panoramic sequence taken by Aldrin from the rim of Double Crater. 

Another noteworthy image available in the sale is The Blue Marble, the first human-clicked image of the full Earth. The iconic photo was shot through an 80mm lens. It is attributed to Harrison Schmitt, who photographed most of the images of Earth on the way to the Moon. Based on the mission transcripts, there is also a possibility that Ronald Evans clicked it. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Wright.