Star Chart, Training, Apollo 11

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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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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ca317e5c-55ab-4eba-a131-65ea7eba0107

Record ID

nasm_A19850130000