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Heavenly Body Calendar FLOWN to the Moon on Apollo XII
From Richard Gordon's personal collection.
It is a well known fact that the back up crew for Apollo XII
(the crew of Apollo XV) spiced up the wrist cuff check lists with, ahem,
anatomy lessons for moonwalkers Conrad and Bean. This is documented in the
HBO series "From The Earth To The Moon". What WASN'T mentioned in the show
is that one "Map of a Heavenly Body" [dubbed "Miss November"] was left
for Dick in the Command Module, Yankee Clipper. Rumor has it that this was
stashed on board by a certain NASA guy by the name of A.M. Worden. While the
years have made a hazy recollection of exactly WHERE this item was found,
Dick says that it "was not in my lunch box"
This item is approximately 6.25" x 4.5", printed on card
stock with four velcro squares on the back so that Dick wouldn't lose track
of the day of the week and carries a copyright from H.M.H Publishing
Company.
Since this is a family web site, we had to cover up Miss
DeDe Lind's moon globes, but, rest assured, the real deal isn't covered
up. Here's your chance to meet
Dick's travelling companion while Pete and Al were kicking up dust. Just
goes to prove that he was never alone.
This is TRULY a one of a kind offering. Rarer than a flown "Beep-Beep" patch!
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$8,000.00
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AVAILABLE TO COLLECTORS
FOR THE FIRST TIME!
FLOWN
Single leaves from the original flown Apollo 12 Launch
Operations Flight Data File S/N 1002
Now
that the replication process is completed for this checklist, we are
able to offer to space artifact collectors individually flown pages.
These flown pages would be a fabulous addition for the collectors who
have already purchased the Launch Operations checklist replica, greatly
enhancing its value at the fraction of the cost of an entire flown data
file/checklist.
We
have priced them competitively with sales of similar flown leaves/pages.
The tiers consist of three levels of value.
All
pages, including the front and back covers, are signed by Richard
Gordon/CMP, "Flown on Apollo XII"
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Star Charts/Diagrams:
$2,500.00
There are no star
charts for this checklist as none was needed. Instead there are "launch
trajectory charts/diagrams"
Leaves (two pages) with Crew Annotations: $1,800.00
Blank Pages: $1,200.00
"Blank Pages" are actually printed, :"Crew Log" flown pages
with corresponding blank lines for crew entries
(personalization can be added no charge. charge for longer
inscriptions)
Front and Back Covers, plus flown binder rings:
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SATURN V BOOST
ABBREVIATED CHECKLIST
(data
card)
This abbreviated
checklist depicts the Apollo XII Saturn V trajectory during a normal
launch. During the famous lightening strike it
helped determine the elapsed time versus the attitude.
This data card
measures approximately 4 7/16 "
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2 x 11/16".
There is a 5 1/4 "strip of Velcro on the back.
The abbreviated
checklist comes with a beautiful provenance signed by Dick, detailing it
history and use. It is from the private collection
of Richard Gordon, CMP.
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$3,200.00
(reduced)
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APOLLO XII LUNAR
ORBITAL CHART A
This Apollo XII
Command and Service Module Lunar orbital chart A is one of two charts (A
& B). It shows early orbit ground tracks of
revolutions 4,12,18,19,29, &
38 over the surface of the moon. It also shows
related features such as Control Point, Ground Tracks, Initial Point,
Landing Sites, Surveyor, Terminators, and much more.
Each page is approximately
10½
inches by 7+
inches.
It is comprised of 12
leaves, providing 24 pages that were taped together - designed to be a
book that the crew could use for lunar navigation.
A voluminous number
of maps taken from lunar orbit by either Ranger (17,000 pictures) or
Lunar Orbiter (2,000 high res pictures) was
used to make this book of maps.
The maps are on paper
stock and the first page is signed in black ballpoint pen: "Flown
To The Moon On Apollo XII, Richard Gordon,
CMP"
It is strongly
desired that the book of maps remain in tact. Buyer
should know that no other pages will be signed at the time of purchase,
or in the future.
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$18,500.00
offered for a very limited time before going
back in the vault
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Unique Lunar Surface Flown Beta Cloth Item
From Richard Gordon's personal collection.
This LM-XFER bag was used by Pete and Al to transfer data cards and checklists
from the Command Module, Yankee Clipper, to the Lunar Module, Intrepid. It
measures approximately 10" X 11".
As pictured, it has the SEB and S/N numbers - which attest to it's flown
status.
It is inscribed:
"Flown on Intrepid
to the moon by Pete
and me.
Alan Bean
LMP"
If the buyer so wishes, Dick will also inscribe the artifact. It comes with a
very nice provenance stating, "This Beta Cloth Bag was used by Pete and me to
transfer data and checklists from the Command Module to the Lunar Module prior
to landing on the Moon" - signed by both Gordon and Bean. | | Click a Photo Above For a Larger View | * THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD *
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Apollo XII Command and Service Module (CSM) Map
From Richard Gordon's personal collection.
Flown With Conrad, Gordon and Bean
Aboard Yankee Clipper to the Moon,
November 1969
Command and Service Module (CSM) Map
showing the location of antennas and various
other system locations on the exterior of the
CSM. It measures 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
Richard has hand-signed the Provenance which details the artifact
and its use aboard Yankee Clipper.
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(REDUCED)
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 | 2 Signature Beta Cloth with Apollo XII Mission Emblem
From Richard Gordon's personal collection.
Beta Cloth with Apollo XII mission emblem. Sizes vary from 9" x 9"-10". Hand
signed by Richard Gordon, CMP & Alan Bean, LMP. From Richard Gordon's personal
collection. | | Click a Photo Above For a Larger View | Price:
$250 plus shipping
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 | 3 Signature Beta Cloth with Apollo XII Mission Emblem
From Richard Gordon's personal collection.
Beta Cloth with Apollo XII mission emblem. Sizes vary from 9" x 9"-10". Hand
signed by Richard Gordon, CMP, Pete Conrad, CDR & Alan Bean, LMP. From Richard
Gordon's personal collection. | | Click a Photo Above For a Larger View |
* THIS ITEM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE *
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Apollo XI Official First Day Issue Cover
From Richard Gordon's personal collection. |
 | | Click a Photo Above For a Larger View | This striking cover is hand-signed by Armstrong, Collins, & Aldrin and is in
first-rate condition. It is an artifact of the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center
Stamp Club. It bears a beautiful color cachet by famous cartoonist, Milton
Caniff, depicting the first men at work on the Moon. Also shown are the Lunar
Lander, and the American flag. The Command Module can be seen in the distant
sky as it orbits the Moon.
The cover has two postal cancellations: "Moon Landing
- July 20, 1969 USA" and "Washington, D.C. Sep 9, 1969"
The master printing die for the Apollo 11 stamp, made from the artwork created
by Paul Calle, was carried to and from the moon. It is a color depiction of the
'first man on the moon' - and is marked 'First Day Issue'. The stamp is the
first jumbo-size commerative issue by the Postal Service.
On the reverse Richard has provided his signature and states that it is from
his personal collection. Also on the reverse is a black & white Apollo XI
insignia on the flap, and below is a black and white photo of the 'For All
Mankind..." plaque left on the lunar surface by the crew. This item is a cover
collectors dream - a limited edition piece of postal history.
Similar covers have sold for between $4,000.00 and $6,500.00 at auctions in
2006.
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$9000.00
(sold recently at auction for between $9000-$11,000
plus the buyers premium)
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Rare, Lunar Surface Flown Gold Moon Pin
"Flown To The Moon By An Intrepid Crew".
From Richard Gordon's personal collection.
This gold pin was carried to the Ocean of Storms by Conrad and Bean aboard the
Lunar Lander, Intrepid. It is one of an edition of 50. Twenty five were given
to the Apollo XII crew members.
This Moon Pin is heavily articulated with craters and a colored American flag.
This beautiful and highly symbolic artifact depicts one of America's finest
moments - her conquest of space.
This particular Grumman Moon Pin is a tie tack and comes with a hand-signed
provenance by Richard Gordon stating that it is from his personal collection.
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$6,000.00
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Apollo XVI Lunar Landing Map
From Richard Gordon's personal collection.
These mosaics of the lunar surface were obtained by unmanned spacecraft which
were precursors to the manned Apollo lunar landings. These maps helped us
locate our position around the moon.
This lunar map was used during Apollo XII to photograph, with a high resolution
lens, the landing site for Apollo XVI, the Descartes plateau. It shows the
ground track of Apollo XII on revolution 42. The IP (initial point) starts at
crater Kant C which is 2 minutes, 19 seconds from DE 1 (Descartes). | To the right of the map is the time line from the IP to DE 1. DE 1 is
landmarked at latitude (LAT) -8.883 degrees, which is south of the equator, and
longitude /2 of +07.775, which is east of 0 degree longitude, and an altitude
of -001.70 nautical miles. To the left margin of the map is a nautical mile
scale.
This lunar map consists of four panels taped together and folded; it allowed
the crew to follow their ground track to the target (Descartes). It is strongly
desired that the panels remain together so that the entire story they tell will
be available for future generations.
The only panel to be signed by Richard Gordon, CMP, is the targeted landing
site. None of the other panels will be signed at the time of purchase, or in
the future.
Some panels bear slight water damage. The entire set has been restored and
archivally preserved by an old world master restorer. | | Click a Photo Above For a Larger View | * THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD *
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* THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD *Translunar/Transearth Onboard Color Television Checklist
From Richard Gordon's personal collection. |
   | | Click a Photo Above For a Larger View | This little gem was used aboard Apollo XII for various color and black and
white camera settings and is packed with information. The data card was used
for television F-stops and various lens sizes (80mm, 250mm, 500mm, etc.) for
TRANSLUNAR/TRANSEARTH photography - for the trip out, and the trip home.
Looking at the bottom of the chart, as an example: Pictures of the Earth
(TRANSEARTH - coming home) would be full frame at GET (ground elapsed time) of
173 hours, 13 minutes using the 80mm lens. GET data was available on the
Mission Elapsed Time Clock. Some of Alan's hand calculations are seen on the
card.
The other side of the card provides settings for lunar orbit. It also has
F-stops for different lenses. The legend to the left reads:
GENERAL - photographing anything
TERM - terminator
- between shadow and sunlight
ZERO PHASE - Sun directly overhead
SITE OBLQ
- for oblique angles to subject
VEH/VEH - vehicle to vehicle
EARTH - self explanatory
INTERIOR
- inside the spacecraft
The graphic at the bottom was for photography through the sextant
- usually
used by Dick.
This special data card checklist comes with a provenance signed by both Dick
and Alan. | * THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD *
Reserve: $4,200
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