i. The lunar module "Eagle" from the control module window shortly after undocking, view partially obscured by the window, July 16-24, 1969
Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper, 20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in), numbered 'AS11-44-6568' in red on top margin on recto, with 'A Kodak Paper' watermarks on verso

ii. Full view of the lunar module "Eagle" from the control module window shortly after undocking, July 16-24, 1969
Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper, 20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in), numbered 'AS11-44-6584' in red on top margin on recto, with 'A Kodak Paper' watermarks on verso

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Captured during the lunar module's descent to the lunar surface manned by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, the void of space is starkly contrasted by the glittering lunar module. The present photographs were captured by Michael Collins, who remained on the command module for the duration of the moon landing.