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Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Lunar Photo Map

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Lunar Photo Map
<Our item number 140801><B>Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Lunar Photo Map.</B> &#40;28.5x10.5&#34;&#41; This four-section glossy map is taped on the folds and has three-ring holes at the top. This map was used by the consignor to facilitate tracking with the Command Module sextant, utilizing computer program P-22, landmark tracking. The landmark designated FM1 was the preferred sighting for the Fra Mauro landing, which was the preferred landing area. Because this landing flight was aborted, it became the landing site for Apollo 14. Data from this flight was used to update the data files for future flights, particularly that of Apollo 14 &#40;a lot of this is discussed in the book &#34;Digital Apollo&#34;&#41;.<BR><BR>The consignor has signed and inscribed the chart: &#34;Flown on Apollo XII. Used to track landmarks on Fra Mauro the landing site for Apollo XIV&#34;. He has also included a signed detailed explanation of the chart, handwritten on his personal letterhead stationery. Unique. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;1,500 - 2,500. <I><BR>Ex. the astronaut Richard F. Gordon collection.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 140801<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/49jpegs/140801.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>