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.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Navigational

Dimensions

3-D: 40.6 × 20.3cm (1 ft. 4 in. × 8 in.)

Materials

Plastic
Coating

Inventory Number

A19850130000

Credit Line

Donated by Mr. Michael Collins

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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