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Lens used during Apollo mission sells for more than $450K

BOSTON

A camera lens used during the Apollo 15 space mission in 1971 has been sold at auction for more than $450,000.

Boston-based RR Auction says the 12-inch-long Zeiss Tele-Tessar 500mm f/8 lens used by mission commander David Scott on the moon and in orbit was sold Thursday to an anonymous buyer.

The lens designed for the Hasselblad Electric Data Camera was used to take nearly 300 photos. It has modifications to make it easier to use while wearing pressurized spacesuit gloves.

Other items auctioned included a signed photograph of astronaut Neil Armstrong making his “giant leap” for more than $38,000 and a letter signed by Wilbur Wright for more than $13,000.

Michelle Obama to appear on CBS’ ‘NCIS’

WASHINGTON

Michelle Obama is making a cameo appearance in support of military families on an upcoming episode of the CBS hit drama “NCIS.”

The network says the episode, airing May 3, features the first lady welcoming NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, and the wife of a Marine to the White House for a “Joining Forces” discussion with military spouses.

Joining Forces is the nationwide initiative that Mrs. Obama and Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, Jill, launched in 2011 to support service members, veterans and their families.

Associated Press