Astronaut Autographed Photographs
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Gene Cernan |
Eugene Andrew Cernan, born March 14, 1934, in Chicago Illinois, is a former American astronaut of Czech and Slovak ancestry. He has been into space three times: as co-pilot of Gemini 9A in June 1966; as lunar module pilot of Apollo 10 in May 1969; and as commander of Apollo 17 in December 1972. In that final lunar landing mission, Cernan became "the last man on the moon" since he was the last to re-enter the Apollo Lunar Module during its third and final extra-vehicular activity (EVA). He was also a backup crew member for the Gemini 12, Apollo 7 and Apollo 14 missions.
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 Flag & Earth 8x10 & 16x20 Apollo XVII was the only lunar mission with the Earth low enough on the horizon to get a shot like this. Jack Schmitt posed Cernan, the ...more GENE CERNAN FLAG AND EARTHApollo XVII was the only lunar mission with the Earth low enough on the horizon to get a shot like this. Jack Schmitt posed Cernan, the flag and Earth to get this now-famous picture. Autographed in silver ink above Cernan's backpack. On Fuji Crystal Archive paper, the finest for color and longevity. 8"x10" or 16"x20"
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 Rover & LM 8x10 & 16x20 Gene Cernan sits in the lunar rover just after deployment The lunar module and rover gleam with the only color on a gray moon. Cernan is ...more GENE CERNAN ROVER AND LMGene Cernan sits in the lunar rover just after deployment The lunar module and rover gleam with the only color on a gray moon. Cernan is checking the rover prior to load-up of equipment they'll be using during their three moon walks. Cernan signs the 16x20 in gold, the 8x10 in a bright blue felt-tip. 8"x10" or 16"x20"
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 Night Launch 8x10 & 16x20 "The most spectacular launch of all time" was the night launch of Apollo 17. Gene Cernan signs an 16x20 or 8x10 of that bright night whe ...more GENE CERNAN NIGHT LAUNCH"The most spectacular launch of all time" was the night launch of Apollo 17. Gene Cernan signs an 16x20 or 8x10 of that bright night when the Saturn V embarked on the final lunar mission and lit up and shook the Florida coast for hundreds of miles. On Fuji Crystal Archive paper, the finest for color and longevity. 8"x10" or 16"x20"
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 Apollo 10 8x10 35-year old Gene Cernan is shown here before his second flight, as lunar module pilot aboard Apollo 10, the dress rehearsal for the firs ...more GENE CERNAN SERIOUS35-year old Gene Cernan is shown here before his second flight, as lunar module pilot aboard Apollo 10, the dress rehearsal for the first lunar landing. This photo was taken during the Apollo 10 crew portrait sessions in early 1969. Cernan signs "Apollo X, XVII". Only available in 8"x10"
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 Apollo 10 Smiling! The official Apollo 10 NASA portrait of Gene Cernan in 1969, wearing an uncharacteristic broad smile. We dug this one out of obscurity. ...more GENE CERNAN SMILING!The official Apollo 10 NASA portrait of Gene Cernan in 1969, wearing an uncharacteristic broad smile. We dug this one out of obscurity. Cernan hates this photo, but we thought it was cool and unusual. He has signed in blue with his two Apollo mission numerals beneath. Only available in 8"x10"
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 Cernan Portrait Gene Cernan looking commander-ly in this popular official NASA Apollo portrait, which was taken 12/1/1971, before there was an Apollo 17 ...more GENE CERNAN PORTRAITGene Cernan looking commander-ly in this popular official NASA Apollo portrait, which was taken 12/1/1971, before there was an Apollo 17 official crew or patch design. Nevertheless, this is known as the Apollo XVII portrait. He wears his Apollo 10 patch, because it is the same fitted suit he will wear to the moon. Only available in 8"x10"
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 Salute 8x10 Gene Cernan, Apollo 17 commander, is saluting the flag at the final Apollo moon base at Taurus-Littrow. Behind him is the lunar rover, with the Sou ...more GENE CERNAN SALUTEGene Cernan, Apollo 17 commander, is saluting the flag at the final Apollo moon base at Taurus-Littrow. Behind him is the lunar rover, with the South Massif rising over 8000 feet behind him. the Lunar rover is out of the picture at left. Very bold, large signature. Printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper, the finest for color and longevity. Only available in 8"x10"
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 John Wayne 8x10 & 16x20 This shot was taken by Jack Schmitt of mission commander Gene Cernan in what Alan Bean has called his "John Wayne" pose. Gene adds "Las ...more GENE CERNAN JOHN WAYNE PHOTOThis shot was taken by Jack Schmitt of mission commander Gene Cernan in what Alan Bean has called his "John Wayne" pose. Gene adds "Last Man on the Moon" John Wayne was a personal friend and role model for Gene, who feels it is appropriate for what he was feeling at the start of his third EVA on the moon. 8"x10" and 16"x20"
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 Recovery 8x10 Apollo 17 splashed down almost on the deck of the carrier Ticonderoga. Ironically, The same ship was home to CM pilot Ron Evans only a few years be ...more GENE CERNAN RECOVERY PHOTOApollo 17 splashed down almost on the deck of the carrier Ticonderoga. Ironically, The same ship was home to CM pilot Ron Evans only a few years before when flying sorties over North Vietnam, and now welcomed Apollos 16 & 17 back from the final two Apollo missions. Cernan has added "Home!" Only available in 8"x10"
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 Cernan & Evans A whimsical photo taken by Jack Schmitt on the way back to earth after the Apollo 17 moon landing. Command module pilot Ron Evans, who rarely stopp ...more GENE CERNAN AND RON EVANSA whimsical photo taken by Jack Schmitt on the way back to earth after the Apollo 17 moon landing. Command module pilot Ron Evans, who rarely stopped smiling, appears "upside down" in the weightless capsule. Gene signs "Me & Ron". Ron Evans died in his sleep in 1990. Only available in 8"x10"
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 Rover #3 8x10 Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan poses for Jack Schmitt's camera beside their trusty lunar rover, heavily laden with equipment. The Earth is just ou ...more GENE CERNAN ROVER #3Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan poses for Jack Schmitt's camera beside their trusty lunar rover, heavily laden with equipment. The Earth is just out of the picture, in the direction pointed to by the rover's gold-mesh antenna. Printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper, the finest for color and longevity Only available in 8"x10"
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 Home by Christmas, 1972 This famous photo was taken aboard the Apollo XVII command module America in December, 1972 as the final Apollo flight was embarking from Earth for ...more HOME BY CHRISTMAS, 1972Full Earth taken from Apollo XVII, on the final voyage to the Moon.Autographed by Gene Cernan #3017-F...$ 345...only available framed This famous photo was taken aboard the Apollo XVII command module America in December, 1972 as the final Apollo flight was embarking from Earth for what was to become the longest and most successful mission to the Moon's Taurus-Littrow region. It has been called the "most significant photo of the 20th Century". This is the only human-witnessed full Earth, the African and Antarctic continents plainly visible. It was summer in the Southern hemisphere, and winter in the North. Apollo 17 was the only mission to view the Earth in this full phase, and even modern weather satellites cannot duplicate this extreme southern view, as they are in equatorial orbits. This framed color glossy photograph was reproduced from a NASA transparency. It is double matted and framed in a heavy 1 1/2"-wide glossy black anodized (not painted) black frame, with sturdy, clear plexiglass, and ready to hang. The framing job is top notch--even though we didn't do it! This was originally a product of a now-defunct company called Space Focus, who turned over their remaining inventory (less than 300) of these beautiful unsigned, framed photos to Captain Cernan. He then called us to see if we would be interested in offering them to our customers. "If you'll autograph them," we said. "No problem," said Cernan, and personally flew to our Tucson gallery to sign them. Our staff gleefully disassembled each one, then reassembled them with a fresh, bold, shining silver autograph from the last man to walk the Moon. Thus, we are offering is this stunning photo, autographed by the interplanetary photographer. It is a large, crisp, colorful image of the final full Earth of the golden age of space exploration--the Apollo Moon landings. The finished size is a little over 27" square. An impressive piece for home, office, or boardroom. We are the exclusive dealers, and the autograph is certified authentic. We even have a photo of Captain Cernan signing the piece in our shop, which is included on the certificate of authenticity. Captain Cernan also includes some of his personal thoughts on the photo. Quantity is limited.
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 Jump Salute 8x10 Gene takes a page out of John Young's book and snaps a jumping salute to the Apollo 17 fla ...more |
 "America" 8x10 & 16x20 The CSM (command/service module) America, piloted by Ron Evans "Captain America" awaits docking with the LM at the end of the Apollo 17 ...more GENE CERNAN 'AMERICA'The CSM (command/service module) America, piloted by Ron Evans "Captain America" awaits docking with the LM at the end of the Apollo 17 lunar mission for the ride home. The SIM bay containing cameras and science experiments is open to space. Remarkable detail. 8"x10" or 16"x20"
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 LM ascent 8x10 & 16x20 Gene Cernan can be clearly seen in the window of the LM ascent stage returning from three days on the moon. The LM will dock with the CS ...more GENE CERNAN LM ASCENTGene Cernan can be clearly seen in the window of the LM ascent stage returning from three days on the moon. The LM will dock with the CSM, transfer its cargo of rocks and men, and then be jettisoned. The final mission of Apollo will head home. Beautiful detail. 8"x10" or 16"x20"
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 Taurus-Littrow 8x10 & 16x20 This is a view out the commander's LM window just after separation.The command module America can be seen as a tiny speck just above the ...more GENE CERNAN TAURUS LITTROW FROM ORBITThis is a view out the commander's LM window just after separation.The command module America can be seen as a tiny speck just above the landing site at the lower center of the frame. Cernan will take the LM on one more revolution of the moon, then begin the descent. 8"x10" or 16"x20"
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Assembled Panoramas
 SEP Panorama This seamless panorama, assembled by Mike Constantine in the UK, shows Jack Schmitt positioning the Surface Electrical Properties experiment. Gene ...more GENE CERNAN SEP PANORAMAThis seamless panorama, assembled by Mike Constantine in the UK, shows Jack Schmitt positioning the Surface Electrical Properties experiment. Gene Cernan drove the rover in a large circle at the site, and the orange sensor cables for the experiment were laid in the rover's tracks. The instrument was fouled with the ubiquitous moondust, however, and failed. Cernan's shadow can be seen, and the LM in the distance.
Elegantly preservation framed in an anodic plated frosted champagne (not painted) frame with 4" mission patch, double acid-free mats and non glare UV plexiglas. Certificate of authenticity on the back.
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 Station 5 Panorama This panorama, assembled by Mike Constantine in the UK, is a complete 360 degree view of Station 5, with Camelot crater on the extreme left (and ri ...more GENE CERNAN STATION 5 PANORAMAThis panorama, assembled by Mike Constantine in the UK, is a complete 360 degree view of Station 5, with Camelot crater on the extreme left (and right.) You can see Jack Schmitt scurrying with his lunar rake back to the rover. This one is sepia-toned.
Elegantly Preservation Framed
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 Split Rock Panorama This seamless panorama, assembled by Mike Constantine in the UK, shows the famous boulder known as Split Rock, or Tracy's Rock. Jack Schmitt examin ...more GENE CERNAN SPLIT ROCKThis seamless panorama, assembled by Mike Constantine in the UK, shows the famous boulder known as Split Rock, or Tracy's Rock. Jack Schmitt examines the rock at left. Cernan and Schmitt visited this site on their 3rd and last EVA. The LM can be seen with a keen eye, just to the right of the peak of the rock. The light patch is the dust scattered by the landing, and the LM is in the right third of the patch.
Elegantly Preservation Framed
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Gene Cernan is one of only three men to voyage to the moon on two different occasions (the others being Jim Lovell and John Young), and one of only twelve men to walk on the moon. Cernan orbited the moon on Apollo 10, and landed on the moon on Apollo 17.
While on the moon on Apollo 17 he and his crewmate Harrison Schmitt performed three EVAs for a total of about 22 hours of exploration. Their first EVA alone was over three times the length Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent outside the LM on Apollo 11. During this time they covered over 35 kilometers in the Lunar Rover and spent a great deal of time collecting geologic samples that would shed light on the moon's early history.
As Cernan got ready to climb the ladder he spoke these words, the last ever spoken by a man standing on the moon's surface: "As we leave the Moon at Taurus-Littrow, we leave as we came, and God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind. As I take these last steps from the surface for some time to come, I'd just like to record that America's challenge of today has forged man's destiny of tomorrow. Godspeed the crew of Apollo Seventeen."
Quoted from material found in Wikipedia,
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