This star chart was used by astronaut and Command Module Pilot, Michael Collins, during training sessions prior to the Apollo 11 mission launched in July 1969.

Star charts were an important piece of navigation equipment used by the astronauts during the Apollo missions, enabling them to fix their location at any given time.

The chart was donated to the National Air and Space Museum by Michael Collins in 1985.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type INSTRUMENTS-Navigational Dimensions 3-D: 40.6 × 20.3cm (1 ft. 4 in. × 8 in.)
 Materials Plastic
Coating
 Inventory Number A19850130000 Credit Line Donated by Mr. Michael Collins Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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