Seven Moonwalkers Signed Signed Photos

Collection of seven color photos of various moonwalkers, including two from Apollo 11, all measuring 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by the astronaut pictured. Signers are: Neil Armstrong (NASA lithograph, accompanied by a letter of transmittal from Cardwell International signed by his assistant), Buzz Aldrin (glossy photo), Gene Cernan (satin-finish photo), Charlie Duke (satin-finish photo), Edgar Mitchell (satin-finish photo), Alan Bean (satin-finish photo), and Charles Conrad (glossy photo). In overall fine condition, with a paperclip impression and surface nick to the top of the Armstrong lithograph; Armstrong’s signature is bolder than often seen. An exemplary instant collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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Reaching for the Stars by Alan Bean Signed By 24 Astronauts

Limited edition color 26.5 x 33.5 textured canvas print entitled ‘Reaching for the Stars by Alan Bean,’ AP119/150, signed in blue felt tip by 24 astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab programs. Signers are: Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Jim McDivitt, Wally Schirra, Richard Gordon, Walt Cunningham, Bill Anders, Rusty Schweickart, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, James Lovell, Fred Haise, Edgar Mitchell, Al Worden, Charlie Duke, Gene Cernan, Tom Stafford, Paul Weitz, Owen Garriott, Jack Lousma, Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, and Bill Pogue. Framed, without glass, to an overall size of 38 x 31.5. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Bill Pogue stating this print is from his personal collection. Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

 

 

 

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RR Auctions Impressively Displayed Complete Collection of Moonwalkers

Ink and felt tip signatures of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Conrad, and Gene Cernan on off-white cards; gold ink signatures of Alan Bean and Alan Shepard on black cards; felt tip signatures of Edgar Mitchell and Harrison Schmitt on matted down color photos; a small color photo of Jim Irwin signed in black felt tip; and individual commemorative covers signed in ink by Dave Scott, Charlie Duke, and John Young, with signatures of five other members of the Space Shuttle pilot panel on Young’s cover. All signatures are grouped together by mission and impressively double-matted and framed with color photos of each moonwalker, their respective mission patch, and a large color poster of Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, to an overall size of 65 x 44. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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RR Auction Apollo 17 Lunar Rover (LRV) Schematic Signed Gene Cernan

Incredibly important and rare flown Lunar Rover (LRV) Schematic carried on the lunar surface under the module pilot’s seat of the rover. The double-sided schematic is printed on a 10.25 x 8 sheet of heavy cardstock, with one side showing a diagram of the electrical system up to the drive control, with the reverse showing the communications system from the battery to the high and low gain antennas. Signed at the top of one side in blue felt tip, “Carried on the lunar rover on Apollo XVII, Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII CDR.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Gene Cernan, which reads, in part: “This is to certify that the accompanying Lunar Rover (LRV) Schematic from the LM Lunar Surface Maps book was carried on the lunar rover while we drove them Moon during our EVA traverses in the Valley of Taurus-Littrow…While on the Moon, Harrison (Jack) Schmitt and I drove the lunar rover during our exploration…We had a LM Lunar Surface Maps book specifically intended for use in conjunction with our lunar rover…The maps, as well as this ‘LRV’ schematic were contained in the book which was carried in the rover on the lunar surface. This ‘LRV’ Schematic spent approximately 22 hours and 3 minutes on the lunar surface and was exposed to the temperature extremes and solar radiation within the vacuum of Deep Space. We carried this lunar rover schematic with us…it was kept under the Lunar Module Pilot’s seat during our EVA traverses…it was key to the lunar surface mission. In the event of a system or electric motor failure during one of our EVAs, I would have reviewed the schematic to attempt to repair the rover or transfer electrical power from a failed battery to another working battery…If one of the wheel motors failed, a review of the schematic would have advised me how to transfer alternative electrical power…in order to finish the EVA and arrive safely back at the lunar module…This Lunar Rover Schematic is one of the few objects actually kept directly on the lunar surface and is also a rare example of an astronaut flight certified artifact returned from the moon.”

Apollo 17 was the third and final mission to make use of the lunar rover, enabling the astronauts to traverse greater distances than on foot. The rover for Apollo 17 also carried unique experiments, including the Traverse Gravimeter. An absolutely outstanding lunar surface artifact which fortunately never had to be used. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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RR Autograph Auction Apollo 17 Gene Cernan Flown Brass-Milled Two Cell Penlight

Flown brass-milled two cell penlight issued to Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan and used by Jack Schmidt during the mission. Gold penlight measures 5″ long and labeled on the handle, “ACR FA-5, S/N 2058, Date of Mfg. 2/70.” Light is shadowboxed and framed to an overall size of 10.5 x 18, along with a March 13, 1976, TLS signed by Cernan, as well as his wife and daughter, presenting the penlight as a Bar Mitzvah gift. In part; “As man seeks the challenge of his future he needs a light to show him the way. This flashlight, simple as it might be, lighted for me my steps into the universe—steps that were destined to guide me to the surface of the moon on Apollo XVII.” In fine condition.

All of the Apollo astronauts were issued these small lights for use throughout their missions, with additional lights stowed on board both the Lunar and Command Modules. These lights were used for such simple reasons as to not disturb sleeping crew members during sleep periods, to being on standby in case of an emergency such as the event of an electrical failure, as in the case of the Apollo 13 mission. Research of the part and serial number indicate that this light was used by moonwalker Harrison Schmitt. Although it is unknown what capacity he used the light during the mission, there is a possibility it accompanied him to the lunar surface. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

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