Star Chart, Training, Apollo 11

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Summary
This star chart was used by astronaut and Command Module Pilot, Michael Collins, during training sessions prior to the Apollo 11 mission launched in July 1969.
Star charts were an important piece of navigation equipment used by the astronauts during the Apollo missions, enabling them to fix their location at any given time.
The chart was donated to the National Air and Space Museum by Michael Collins in 1985.
Credit Line
Donated by Mr. Michael Collins
Inventory Number
A19850130000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Navigational
Materials
Plastic
Coating
Dimensions
3-D: 40.6 × 20.3cm (1 ft. 4 in. × 8 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Title
Star Chart, Training, Apollo 11
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19850130000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ca317e5c-55ab-4eba-a131-65ea7eba0107
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