As he reentered the apollo lunar module after harrison schmitt on their third and final lunar excursion, he was the last. Hes chosen to be an astronaut right out of the fleet after two cruises flying scooters the a4 attack bomber off of aircraft carriers. Eugene cernan is a unique american who came of age as an astronaut during the most exciting and dangerous decade of spaceflight. Welcome to the official website of captain eugene cernan, the last man on the moon. The last man on the moon is a unique entry among books about the apollo program, in that gene cernan is one of only three men who flew to the moon twice jim lovell and john young are the others. This is the stated first edition of the book which was published in 1999. Last man on the moon by eugene cernan, first edition, signed and. Eugene cernan, commander of nasas apollo 17 lunar landing mission and the last man to walk on the moon, died monday, jan. Moonpans astronaut autographs, apollo flown items, and. Charles charlie duke signed book moonwalker astronaut. Astronaut gene cernan, apollo 10 lunar module pilot, is pictured here in his white pressure suit against a backdrop of the lunar surface for an official nasa portrait. It is boldly hand signed in gold paint pen by cernan who adds last man on the moon. During 20 years as a naval aviator, including years with the national aeronautics and space administration nasa, captain eugene a. Eugene cernan is a unique american who came of age as an astronaut during the most exciting and dangerous decade of space flight.
The reader is privy to the inner workings of an incredibly ambitious guy. Astronaut gene cernan traced his only childs initials in the dust of the lunar surface. He wrote an autobiography under that title in 1999, and closed the book with a passionate plea. Including authentic apollo astronaut autographs, flown to the moon artifacts and our exclusive hires apollo panoramas which were taken by the apollo astronauts when they visited the moon between 1969 and 1972. Eugene gene cernan signed book inscribed best wishes eugene cernan 31999 on half title page in blue ink. We are seeing the book close on five decades of accomplishment as the leader in human space. Jan 17, 2017 gene cernan obituary american astronaut who was the last human being to walk on the moon nigel fountain. At moonpans you will find incredibly rare and highly collectable pieces of memorabilia from the apollo moon missions. Eugene cernan, in full eugene andrew cernan, byname gene cernan, born march 14, 1934, chicago, illinois, u. Introduction in january 2009 gene cernan came to santa rosa california for the snoopy soars with nasa exhibit at the charles m. Jan 17, 2017 astronaut gene cernan was the last man on the moon and he wasnt happy about that.
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We look forward to having autographs from the next generation of astronauts as well. Cernan chris calles beautiful painting of a captain cernan on the moon captain cernan received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from purdue university in 1956 and a master of science degree in aeronautical engineering from the. Astronaut eugene cernan and americas race in space ebook written by eugene cernan, donald a. Jan 17, 2017 eugene cernan, commander of nasas apollo 17 lunar landing mission and the last man to walk on the moon, died monday, jan. This is a nice autographed gene cernan, john wayne 8x10, with last man on the moon. The space store has one of the largest collections of astronaut autographs. Apollo astronaut eugene cernan, last man on the moon. Cernan left his mark on history with three historic missions in space as the pilot of gemini ix, the lunar module pilot of.
Congress in 2010 in opposition to the cancellation of the constellation program, which had been initiated during the george w. Get the latest updates on nasa missions, watch nasa tv live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind. Cernan for his integrity and honesty, but im also awed by his career. Gene cernan apollo 10 was the dress rehearsal mission for apollo 11, taking the lm into lunar orbit and down to only 8. Inscribed to former owner and signed by the author on the title page. Eugene cernan simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. See photos from cernan s space missions and life in. Eugene gene cernan apollo 17 signed psadna authentic auto. Pasted on front endpaper are photographs of the author signing books and speaking to a group. Eugene cernan 19342017 flew in space three times, twice to the moon.
Gene cernan born 1934 was the commander of a manned mission that touched down on the moons surface in december 1972. Gene cernan autograph signed photo blue ink autograph of american astronaut gene cernan who was commander of apollo 17 and the eleventh person to walk on the moon signed photo measures 10 x 8 inches. Cernan left his mark on history with three historic missions in space as the pilot of gemini ix, the lunar module pilot of apollo x, and the commander of apollo xvii. Harrison jack schmitt accompanied him, becoming the first professional scientist to walk on the moon. His book, with don davis, the last man on the moon, st. Astronaut eugene cernan and americas race in space paperback published june 2009 by st. John glenn astronautsenator he was the first american astronaut to orbit the earthinducted into the u.
Buy authentic, autographed memorabilia and collectibles at. Apollo 17 astronaut gene cernan with the american flag on the moon. Cernan really expressed what his life as an astronaut was like, how it felt, what it was like. Astronaut hof 1990 passed away 2016 signed 8x11 color photo. The books biggest surprise was cernans low opinion of buzz aldrin. Astronaut eugene cernan and americas race in space by eugene cernan. Each eugene cernan art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee.
May 28, 2017 cernan was a bit different and this book is the expression of that fact. Apollo astronaut autographs and moonwalker signed photos. Cernan earth and space center label on inside front cover. Gene cernan s autobiography about his naval service and then time working at nasa is sublime. Mar 22, 1999 the last man on the moon is a unique entry among books about the apollo program, in that gene cernan is one of only three men who flew to the moon twice jim lovell and john young are the others. He is the recipient of numerous honorary degrees, military awards, and civilian honors, ranging from selection to the u. This signed photo of gene cernan on the lunar surface is at auction from simon parrs auctions, in their hollywood film and music auction, which takes place on the 12th of june. The last man on the moon by cernan, eugene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Boldly signed by gene cernan and inscribed by him to todd on the half title page. Martins griffin new york tenth anniversary edition, paperback, 368 pages. Hes one of only three men to have been to the moon. Nasa apollo astronaut autographs, mission photos, space memorabilia and astronaut collectibles by wally schirra, richard gordon, dick gordon, alfred worden, al worden, walt cunningham, walter cunningham, gene kranz, eugene kranz, sy liebergot astronaut signed covers, john young, charlie duke, jim irwin, james irwin, scott carpenter, wally schirra, buzz aldrin, dave scott, gene cernan,james.
Apollo 11 astronaut michael collins signed book liftoff jim lovell fred haise gene kranz authentic hand signed 8x10 nasa apollo. The classic image of gene cernan on the lunar surface with the american flag and that marble called earth over his shoulder. Astronaut gene cernan was the last man on the moon and. Apollo astronaut eugene cernan, last man on the moon, mourned.
I purchased it from novaspace back in 2009, and its always been stored in archival plastic cover. Jan 16, 2017 astronaut gene cernan traced his only childs initials in the dust of the lunar surface. Astronaut cernan alters autograph policy july 10, 2002 the last man on the moon has become the latest astronaut to stop replying to autograph requests sent to him through the mail. Family, friends and fellow apollo astronauts mourned the death of gene cernan, the last man on the moon, at his funeral service today jan. If the item sent for cernans autograph was previously unsigned by any. Jul 10, 2002 cernan will make an exception to his new policy to sign his 1999 book the last man on the moon. Jan 24, 2017 family, friends and fellow apollo astronauts mourned the death of gene cernan, the last man on the moon, at his funeral service today jan. Shop autographed photo buzz aldrin ascent, alan bean apollo 12 autographed panorama framed photo, the moonwalkers lithograph, etc. Color glossy showing gene cernan standing by the lunar rover. The book s biggest surprise was cernan s low opinion of buzz aldrin. Cernan, gene autographed print astronaut scholarship. Customize your eugene cernan print with hundreds of. Customize your eugene cernan print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired.
His career spanned the entire gemini and apollo programs, from being the first person to spacewalk all the way around our world to the moment when he left mans last footprint on the moon as commander of apollo 17. Payment can be made through our secure server using visa, mastercard or paypal. March 14, 1934 january 16, 2017 was an american astronaut, naval aviator, electrical engineer, aeronautical engineer, and fighter pilot. In short, this is just a great read i blew through very. This autograph was obtained in person at vromans bookstore in pasadena, california usa during 20 years as a naval aviator, including years with the national aeronautics and space administration nasa, captain eugene a. Gene cernan obituary american astronaut who was the last human being to walk on the moon nigel fountain. He will still honor free autograph requests for books sent to him, noted poor, provided they are personalized and one per person. On july 1, 1976, cernan retired from the navy after 20 years and ended his nasa career. Cernan also contributed to the book of the same name. Eugene gene cernan apollo 17 signed psadna authentic. He went into private business and served as television commentator for early flights of the space shuttle.
Astronaut gene cernan was the last man on the moon and he. Apollo astronaut autographs and moonwalker signed photos by. During the apollo 17 mission, cernan became the eleventh person to walk on the moon. Martins griffin edition dated july 2000 with the 1 in the number sequence. Cernan was a bit different and this book is the expression of that fact. My collection of apollo astronaut autographs, pete conrad, dick gordon, al bean, alan shepard, stu roosa, ed mitchell, al worden, jim irwin, ken mattingly, charlie duke, ron evans, jack schmitt. Martins griffin, 1999, signed on the title page, to b ryan from the man on the moon.
The book is open, vulnerable and just a great read. Featured price, low to high price, high to low name, az name, za date, old to new date, new to old best selling. Im pondering selling it and would like to get an what it would be worth. Neil armstrong authentic hand signed sports card nasa apollo 11 astronaut. He was the pilot of gemini 9, lunar module pilot on apollo 10, and commander of apollo 17. For authenticity, i have the original purchase receipt. Then he climbed into the lunar module for the ride home, becoming the last person to walk on the moon.
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