Eyeglasses
Object number2018.27.50 a,b
Manufacturer
Randolph Engineering, Inc.
Datec. 1994
OriginUnited States
MediumMetal; Plastic; Ink; Leather; Felt
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionEyeglasses with eyewear case.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a - folded): 2.25 × 5.375 × 875 in. (5.7 × 13.7 × 2222.5 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a - unfolded): 1.75 × 5.375 × 5.875 in. (4.4 × 13.7 × 14.9 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (b): 7.313 × 3.5 × 1 in. (18.6 × 8.9 × 2.5 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Handwritten text in black ink inside proper right temple "APT PRIME" [unsure about "PRIME"] and inside proper left temple "MS 2 ADG/INT" [unsure about "ADG/INT"].
Marks(a)
Engraved text inside both temples "5 1/2 RANDOLPH ENG. USA"; proper left temple's text is inverted.
Historical NotesSTS-59 flown eyeglasses and eyewear case used by Jay Apt. This pair was used on launch (ascent) and landing (entry) by Jay Apt. He was the flight engineer on this mission, and the distance prescription (top part of the glasses) was optimized for the distance between his seat and the forward cockpit displays, while the reading prescription at the bottom was optimized for reading his checklists.
Previous owner
Dr. Jerome Apt III
Related institution
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
On View
Not on view
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