Significant flown double-sided page from the Apollo 17 LM Lunar Surface Checklist carried to the moon on the Lunar Module Challenger, 5.5 x 8, signed in felt tip by Gene Cernan below his flight certification stamp: “Landed on the Moon, aboard the Apollo 17 LM ‘Challenger.’” Comprising pages 7-7 and 7-8 of the Apollo 17 LM Lunar Surface Checklist, it is particularly interesting in that it document the last sleep period that humans enjoyed on the lunar surface. Page 7-8 lists the preparatory steps for the sleep period (e.g. "Unroll CDR's Hammock With Sleep Restraint") and is filled out in the "Crew Status Report" area in black felt tip by Harrison Schmitt, indicating that he slept for six hours, while Cernan slept for five. He further notes that they "drank all juices." Page 7-7, which is smudged with dust from the lunar surface and has a visible fingerprint, documents the "EVA Debriefing with Hou," "Eat Period," and stowage routines, with instructions for storage of items used during EVA-3 such as 70mm Hasselblad film magazines, cuff checklists, and lunar sample collection bags. In fine condition.
Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Gene Cernan, in part: "This page originates from the Apollo 17 LM Lunar Surface Checklist, Part No. SKB32100123-363, S/N 1001…The writing on this page, including the 'Crew Status Report' notations were all written while on the surface of the moon. The information on this checklist page, referring in part to man's final rest period on the lunar surface, is referenced in the official mission transcripts. The dirty smudges on this checklist page including the visible fingerprint on page 7-7 were made on the lunar surface of actual lunar dust from the Taurus-Littrow valley. The Lunar Surface Checklist was one of the most important documents used during our stay on the lunar surface." Also includes a photo of Cernan posing with the page and certificate, and a color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 17 crew during their preparations for this mission, with checklists and cue cards spread across the table—interestingly, the LM Lunar Surface Checklist is open to this very page.
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