The crew of Apollo 8 carried these maps of the lunar surface on their December 1968 mission to orbit the Moon. The maps were prepared specifically for the mission and show various lunar landmarks, along with charts indicating coordinates.
This booklet was retained following the mission by the Manned Space Flight Center for public display. Ownership was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1977.
Display Status
This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
LITERATURE AND RESEARCH-Maps (Archives)
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
3-D: 23.2 × 2.5 × 27cm, 0.3kg (9 1/8 × 1 × 10 5/8 in., 0.6lb.)
Materials
Paper
Ink
Ferrous Alloy
Plastic
Foam
Inventory Number
A19770578001
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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