James Lovell's training-used Apollo 13 "LM TD+2, 11 April 70 Launch" star chart, measuring 8.5″ in diameter, signed on the reverse in black felt tip, "LM Telescope Star Chart Used During Training, James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR." The chart has the stars and constellations mapped in white, with a red dot for the sun and a white dot for Earth; a semi-transparent rotating overlay is riveted at the center, with a Velcro tab on the reverse. Design for use two hours after touchdown on the lunar surface, this chart was designed to help Lovell and Haise determine their exact position on the lunar surface by observing the position of stars through the Alignment Optical Telescope (AOT). It is identical to the one that would have been used on the moon, had the Apollo 13 lunar landing not been aborted. In fine condition.
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