The One and Only Photo of Neil Armstrong on the Moon and Iconic First Human-Clicked Image of Earth Come to Sale With Wright
Oct 28, 2022 11:00 EDTThe 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.
Lot Categories:
Fine Art (430)# of Lots:
430Price Range:
$800- $50,000Interesting lots include:
Item Image | Item Name | Estimate |
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The only photograph of Neil Armstrong on the Moon (large format), Buzz Aldrin | Estimate: | |
The Blue Marble- First human-taken photograph of the full earth (large format), Harrison Schmitt or Ronald | Estimate: | |
First Earthrise- the first color photograph of the first Earthrise witnessed by humans (large format), William Anders Apollo 8, 21-27 December 1968 | Estimate: | |
Exceptionally large photograph of Buzz Aldrin walking on the Moon (large format), Neil Armstrong [Apollo 11], 16-24 July 1969 | Estimate: |
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