For space enthusiasts and collectors, this is a unique collection of original Apollo 17 items that were released just prior to the December 1972 mission to the Moon.
1. On the Moon with Apollo 17: A Guidebook to Taurus-Littrow, NASA publication EP-101, December 1972.
2. Mission Schedule Mini Pamphlet.
3. Photograph of artist's rendition of space walk performed on return to Earth, with Goodyear Aerospace Public Relations note still attached.
On the Moon with Apollo 17: A Guidebook to Taurus-Littrow provides an in-depth look at the scientific objectives, lunar surface features, and equipment used during the Apollo 17 mission to Taurus-Littrow. This guidebook is a must-have for any space buff or collector, as it explains clearly the many aspects planned for the mission. It includes maps and photographs of the Taurus-Littrow region, including the landing site and traverse routes taken by the astronauts. The book also includes descriptions of the experiments conducted, as well as the lunar roving vehicle and other equipment used during the mission. This is really a goldmine of information about man's last mission to the Moon and at 111 pages long, it is easily digestible and not overly dense.
The Mission Schedule Mini Pamphlet for Apollo 17 provides a day-by-day breakdown of the mission's activities, from launch to splashdown, and a drawing of the area explored by the astronauts. This pamphlet is a valuable piece of history, as it shows the meticulous planning and coordination required to execute a successful moon landing and return.
The photograph is of an artist's rendition of the space walk to be performed during the astronauts return to Earth. As this material was released prior to the mission being performed, this drawing was based on the planning and testing done prior to the mission. The photo still has the Goodyear Aerospace Public Relations official accompanying note taped to the back of the photo (Goodyear made parts for the Saturn V rocket, the Lunar buggy, and the capsule that returned to Earth). This is rare photo and image - I was unable to find it on the internet. During the actual return to Earth, Ron Evans, one of the three astronauts of Apollo 17 successfully performed the spacewalk to retrieve the film from cameras in the Scientific Instrument Bay aboard the service module. To do that, he had to clamber, hand over hand, across a distance of 30 feet (9 meters), and back again. Spacewalks had been performed several times by Evans’ day, but most had been done in low-Earth orbit, with the Home Planet in relatively close proximity. All told, Evans was outside for 67 minutes, becoming the 21st human being in history to perform an extravehicular activity and only the third (and still the most recent) to do so in the vast cislunar gulf between Earth and the Moon.
Overall, this is an excellent opportunity to own a piece of space history and learn more about the final manned mission to the moon.
The Guidebook is in Very Good condition with slight age tanning of the pages, a ding on the bottom spine, a few small spots or stains, and a .25 inch tear in the bottom of the cover. The staples holding the guidebook together are rust free. There are no markings or highlighting in the book, and it is still sturdy and fully readable.
The Mission Schedule is in similar Very Good condition with only slight age tanning of the paper. It was tucked inside the Guidebook, so it has been well protected for half a century.
The photo is in Good condition. The white boarders have creases and dents because it was also tucked in the Guidebook, but it is larger than the Guidebook. The artwork portion of the photo and the official accompanying note describing the photo are in Very Good condition.
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