Lot #5355

Apollo 16 Lunar Dust-Covered Beta Fragment [Attested as Flown by Florian Noller]

Description

Fragment of Beta cloth attested to as flown to the lunar surface on Apollo 16 by Florian Noller, measuring approximately .5˝ x .25˝, impressively matted and framed with a photo of Charlie Duke on the lunar surface to an overall size of 20.5 x 24.5. Noller's certificate of authenticity is affixed on the reverse, along with a description explaining that the piece was cut from a lunar surface-flown strap fragment used in the Lunar Module 'Orion,' originating from the personal collection of Charlie Duke. Noller notes that the strap exhibits grayish staining from lunar dust, which is more easily seen under a microscope. In fine condition.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Space Exploration, Aviation, and Meteorites
• Dates: #740 - Ended 04/23/2026