Lot 863
Fascinating Artifacts from the Apollo Program; Flown Apollo 12 Lunar Map Segment, Apollo 15 Trench Material, Apollo 16 Kapton Foil Samples. Wonderful pieces from the Ken Havekotte Collection of interesting samples relating to three Apollo missions each with a presentation COA suitable for framing. 1.) Apollo 12 flown lunar map segment. #6 of only 31 available. The original/complete map was used by Command Pilot Richard Gordon while in lunar orbit aboard the Yankee Clipper. Gordon made 45 lunar orbits after 89 hours around the moon. Segment is visible in the black of photo with flag unfurled on the moon that is part of the COA issued by Havekotte. 2.) Apollo 15 trench material crystallized by the intense heat of the thrust. Small bag of crystals attached to COA as well as a signed 8 x 10" photo by Command Module Pilot, Al Worden. 3.) Apollo 16 samples (three total on two presentation Coas of Kapton Foil thermal insulation trimmed from the LM Orion during construction by a Grumman technician. All three of these certified artifacts are in excellent condition as are the informative Coas. Estimated Value $500 - UP
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