Al Worden's flown "Apollo Star Chart" carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 15 mission, 9 x 9, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in black felt tip, "This Star Chart flown to the Moon aboard Apollo 15, Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP." Prepared by the Air Force's Aeronautical Chart and Information Center, the chart depicts the constellations Northern Hemisphere, with Polaris—the 'North Star'—at center. In fine condition, with toned tape along the left edge. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Apollo 15 CMP Al Worden, in part: "This letter is to certify that the accompanying star chart of the Northern Hemisphere was utilized by me as a navigational aid during my Apollo 15 flight to the moon in the Command Module, 'Endeavour.' I have hand annotated the back of this star chart accordingly."
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