The “LM-L0 Star Chart (A)” was flown on the Apollo 11 mission, depicting the night sky as projected for the time the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle was scheduled to lift off the lunar surface to rendezvous with the command module Columbia orbiting above. It was designed to be used by the astronauts in conjunction with the Alignment Optical Telescope to program the spacecraft's precise attitude and position at takeoff.
Stowed in the lunar module and then transferred to the command module after rendezvous in lunar orbit, it was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1970.
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
INSTRUMENTS-Navigational
Source
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (Dia.): 21.4cm (8 3/8 in.)
Materials
Cardboard, plastic overlay, iron rivet, velcro pad (rear, probably attached for exhibit)
Inventory Number
A20150319000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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