Apollo 11 Earth Orbit Charts

Sale 2001 - Lot 154

Price Realized: $ 1,495

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Estimate: $ 1,200 - $ 1,500

Apollo 11 Earth Orbit Charts. A series of 3 multi-colored charts with full 360 degree longitudinal coverage and latitude coverage from 45 degrees north and south from the equator. Circular plots represent the ground communication coverage areas. Chart 1 plots the orbital ground track for orbit 1, chart 2 and 3 do the same for orbits 2 and 3. Chart 3 also plots the spacecraft translunar injection (TLI) burn. Each chart is approximately 13x42 inches. June 1969

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Chart 1 is boldly signed and inscribed by Aldrin with: "Buzz Aldrin, LMP." Chart 2 is inscribed with: "GO or NO-GO ?" by Aldrin denoting the spacecraft checks before heading to the Moon. Chart 3 is boldly inscribed and signed by Aldrin with: "Go for TLI! Buzz Aldrin."