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Materials:
Plastic
Coating
Dimensions:
3-D: 40.6 × 20.3cm (1 ft. 4 in. × 8 in.)
Type:
INSTRUMENTS-Navigational
Country of Origin:
United States of America
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
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ca317e5c-55ab-4eba-a131-65ea7eba0107
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19850130000