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1969 FLOWN TO THE MOON ORBITAL CHARTS

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Annotated & signed by Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin set of three Earth Orbit Charts flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 11 Mission. This unique set of three flown color charts outline, in color, the first three revolutions around Earth aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft during mankind's epic journey to the first lunar landing. Each chart measures 41.5x13.5" and illustrates the earth-orbital trajectory of the Apollo 11 spacecraft. All three charts labeled 'Apollo Earth Orbit Chart (AEO) Apollo Mission 11...For July 1969 Launch Dates'. Each has been hand annotated in blue marker and signed by Buzz Aldrin himself who used these sheets during the Mission. He has written: 'Launch & 1st Revolution/Buzz Aldrin', on sheet #2 he has written: '2nd revolution +/Trans Lunar Injection Maneuver/Buzz Aldrin', on sheet 3 he has notated: 3rd Revolution-after/TLI and enroute to Moon/Buzz Aldrin'. All three are in fine or better condition with some wear as would be expected from their use aboard this most famous of space missions. They are currently housed in the original auction storage tubes in which they were originally sold by Superior Galleries in their January 1993 auction. There is some minor wrinkling at edges, corner folds and the slightest hint of toning overall. Sheet #2 has a Smithsonian inventory tag taped to its back, nearly unnoticeable from the front. Along with the Charts is a letter of authenticity signed by Buzz Aldrin for the 1993 Superior Sale. A catalog for that sale and photocopies of other paperwork related to their sale in 1993. Ideal for framing and wall display in home, office or museum. A wonderful opportunity.

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