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Topic: Astronauts' sunglasses brands worn in space
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MartinAir
Member Posts: 517
From:
Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 05-23-2021 11:56 AM
   
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Originally posted by David C:
Some are, but all the Airbus types I’ve flown were amber, and the Boeings were gray.
True, was mainly referring to a 737, which varies too. Polarized lenses are a no-go; wondering why they chose green/amber besides the neutral gray. Is there a reason? |
mmcmurrey
Member Posts: 184
From: Austin, TX, USA
Registered: Jun 2012
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posted 05-24-2021 09:49 AM
These are issued AO glasses from the 70’s that I had in a box in original case. Never exposed to the elements. 
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Martin1264
Member Posts: 23
From: Easton, Connecticut, USA
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 05-27-2021 04:05 PM
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Originally posted by mmcmurrey:
They were all green tinted.
Oh well.  I ordered and received them with the gray lenses. Thanks to all. Great information in this thread. quote:
Originally posted by drifting to the right:
Mine also appear similar to those pictured (Army aviation issue 1976) except that I opted for the grotesquely misnamed "comfort loops" legs...
Too funny... |
David C
Member Posts: 1485
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 07-18-2021 08:10 AM
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Originally posted by David C:
The lens markings can be removed with cotton buds and non-acetone nail polish remover.
Not any more they can’t. It seems AO are now etching their logo onto the lens. |
MartinAir
Member Posts: 517
From:
Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 05-10-2022 11:32 AM
A few more questions: Are the AO Original Pilot lenses replaceable? Were the lenses in the AF/Navy/NASA issued AO sunglasses made of glass or polycarbonate/plastic? |
Philip
Member Posts: 6400
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-11-2022 04:13 AM
Straight ear bar glasses were used by all Armed Forces and one could get these with prescribed glasses. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 56678
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-05-2026 11:08 AM
Maybe nothing new, but I noticed AO is advertising its connection to the astronauts as seen on Facebook. |
Philip
Member Posts: 6400
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 06-14-2026 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by Philip:
...about special eye wear designed by Australian optician Dr. John Colvin.
In spring 1966, an Australian ophthalmologist designed custom, lightweight, and highly durable sunglasses intended for Apollo program astronauts. These arrived at NASA in June 1968 and were worn during training by Walter Cunningham, James Lovell and Neil Armstrong to name a few astronauts. |
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