Cernan, a purdue university alumnus and the most recent person to walk on the moon, stepped out of the lunar lander 40 years ago tuesday dec. On apollo 17, he became the eleventh person, and last man, to walk on the moon. Nasa apollo astronaut autographs, mission photos, space memorabilia and. Astronaut gene cernan was the last man on the moon and he. On his 2nd space flight, he was lunar module pilot on the apollo 10 mission. He wrote an autobiography under that title in 1999, and closed the book with a passionate plea. Gene cernan born 1934 was the commander of a manned mission that touched down on the moons surface in december 1972.
Then he climbed into the lunar module for the ride home, becoming the last person to walk on the moon. Official nasa, 8 x 10 color lithograph of the apollo 10 crew dressed in their white space suits, posed in front of an openhatched apollo capsule, inscribed across the image. Eugene cernan signed the last man on the moon book w beckett coa comes fully certified with certificate of authenticity and tamperevident hologram. The last man on the moon on crashlandings, losing his wife. Apollo commander eugene gene cernan signed flag autograph. This hardcover edition of the last man on the moon is hand signed on the half title page by astronaut gene cernan. Buy any 3 reprints from our store and you will get the 4th one for free.
Eugene cernan simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Astronaut autograph shows click for photo, official signings and directly from the astronauts themselves. 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. Gene cernan apollo 17 genuine authentic autograph signed photo. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa.
Astronaut eugene cernan and americas race in space signed di cernan, eugene. Details were not readily available at press time, but reports say he was with. Gene cernan signed card bas authenticated apollo astronaut. Buy apollo commander eugene gene cernan signed flag autograph, frame, uacc, dvd, coa, nasa apollo patch.
For sale on 1stdibs cernan, eugene and don davis, the last man on the moon. He will still honor free autograph requests for books sent to him, noted poor, provided they are personalized and one per person. From mercury to gemini, to apollo to space shuttle astronauts. You will receive this exact copy of the book when purchasing. It is boldly hand signed in gold paint pen by cernan who adds last man on the. Harrison jack schmitt accompanied him, becoming the first professional scientist to walk on the moon.
Gene cernan signed signature autograph 16x20 photo test. Gene cernan signed book first edition first printing first edition. Enriched by a singular event that is larger than life, i n. Easton press last man on moon cernan signed sealed. Gene cernan was the commander of a manned mission that touched down on the moons surface in december 1972. Eugene gene cernan apollo 17 signed psadna authentic auto. To be notified on all new signed and flown items as soon as they are availabe. I purchased it from novaspace back in 2009, and its always been stored in archival plastic cover. It is signed by neil armstrong, gene cernan, john glenn, allen shepard, charles pete conrad, james lovell, wally schirra,jack lousma, and rick hauck. Cernan returned to space in 1969 on apollo 10, the dress rehearsal for the mission that would put the first humans on the moon later that year. Eugene cernan, last man on moon, landed 40 years ago. Gene cernan test drive signed 16x20 photograph apollo xvii with patch framed mint ownedstored in environmentcontrolled safe. Mar 10, 2020 eugene cernan, in full eugene andrew cernan, byname gene cernan, born march 14, 1934, chicago, illinois, u. Jan 16, 2017 captain cernan passed away january 16, 2017.
Book, binding and dj are all in very good condition. Jan 16, 2017 former astronaut gene cernan the last person to walk on the moon died on monday in texas at 82. Alan bean apollo 12, edgar mitchell apollo 14, dave scott apollo 15, charlie duke apollo 16, gene cernan. Speaking from his texas ranch, the former nasa astronaut joked. His book, with don davis, the last man on the moon, st. An original copy of his hardback book signed inside by richard kiel as jaws in black marker. He is the recipient of numerous honorary degrees, military awards, and civilian honors, ranging from selection to the u. The last man on the moon eugene cernan first edition signed. A special limited edition, signed by the astronautauthor eugene cernan. Captain cernan was awarded nasas first ambassador of exploration award, the federal aviation administrations prestigious wright brothers master pilot. The book s biggest surprise was cernans low opinion of buzz aldrin. Astronaut eugene cernan and americas race in space ebook written by eugene cernan, donald a. A 20cm x 25cm photo clearly signed by gene cernan in black marker to which he has added his mission number and last man on the moon.
A desirable signature from one of the few men to ever fly to the moon. On july 1, 1976, cernan retired from the navy after 20 years and ended his nasa career. Apollo astronaut autographs and moonwalker signed photos by. Cernan also contributed to the book of the same name. The cause of death is not immediately known, but nasa did. Eugene cernan signed the last man on the moon book w. He went into private business and served as television commentator for early flights of the space shuttle. Apollo astronaut eugene cernan, last man to walk on the moon. An authentically signed, 1st edition, 1st printing of gene cernan s autobiography, last man on the moon. Jan 17, 2017 astronaut gene cernan was the last man on the moon and he wasnt happy about that.
If the item sent for cernans autograph was previously unsigned by any. Welcome to, a site dedicated to mankinds greatest adventure, the apollo missions to the moon. He was also a naval aviator, electrical engineer, aeronautical engineer, and. Astronaut gene cernan is pictured in the command module during the outbound trip from the moon during the apollo 17 mission in dec. The last man on the moon by cernan, eugene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Posts about gene cernan written by rr autograph auctions. As he reentered the apollo lunar module after harrison schmitt on their third and final lunar excursion, he was the last. The scheduled telephone interview with former nasa astronaut eugene cernan started off nice and easy when we shared a good laugh. Astronaut autographs online store the space store the. He was raised in bellwood, illinois and in maywood, illinois. For more information, please call the cernan earth and space center at 708 4560300, ext. I have heard back from cernans assistant and the information we have remains correct. Apollo 17 commander eugene cernan let the change to his policy be known last week through an intermediary he has retained to reply to his mail and organize signings.
Jan 17, 2017 gene cernan obituary american astronaut who was the last human being to walk on the moon nigel fountain. Gene cernan apollo 10 17 nasa astronaut moon easton press signed autograph book. Jan 16, 2017 astronaut eugene gene cernan, commander of apollo 17 and the most recent person to stand on the surface of the moon, has died at age 82. Written with don available at 2020 june 5 space exploration.
Amazing csm evaexp checklist used during the apollo 17 flight, 6 x 8, stamped with flight certification and signed on the front cover in black felt tip by gene cernan. Eleven photographs, a bit faded from sunlight, show the crew, launch, moon scenes and splashdown. This rare collectors envelope is signed by astronaut eugene gene a. Jan 17, 2017 eugene cernan, who commanded nasas apollo 17 moon landing mission and was the last astronaut to walk on the moon, has died. Astronaut eugene cernan and americas race in space. The space store has one of the largest collections of astronaut autographs. All of our astronaut autographs come with a moonpans certificate of authenticity coa and in the case of neil armstrong autograph we also provide a coa from an astronaut autograph specialist authenticator. Captain cernan was a popular guest at selected events around the world, even in his last months of life. For authenticity, i have the original purchase receipt. Gene cernan signed hardcover book last man on the moon 1st edition3rd printing. Jan 16, 2017 eugene gene cernan, the former nasa astronaut who remains the last human being to date to set foot on the surface of the moon, died monday, jan. Eugene gene cernan, the former nasa astronaut who remains the last human being to date to set foot on the surface of the moon, died monday, jan. Jan 17, 2017 astronaut eugene cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, has died aged 82 in texas, nasa has announced. Gene cernan inscribed photograph mount signed ebay.
An authentically signed, 1st edition, 3rd printing of alan shepards autobiography, moon shot. Find great deals on ebay for signed cernan and astronaut signed. This is a nice autographed gene cernan, john wayne 8x10, with last man on the moon. Captain cernan will sign anyones book at no charge providing they send us a way to return the book to them. All of our astronaut autographs are guaranteed 100% authentic. We obtain the astronauts autographs from various sources including. Astronaut eugene cernan has the rare distinction of being involved in more space missions than any other astronaut and of being the last man to leave his footprint on the moon. Removed sealed plastic wrapping for the first time in order to photograph the piece. Jan 16, 2017 astronaut gene cernan traced his only childs initials in the dust of the lunar surface. During the apollo 17 mission, cernan became the eleventh person to walk on the moon.
He was the commander of apollo 17 which went to the moon in december 1972, joining a. Hand signed in black sharpie by gene cernan who adds mission information. 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. Gene was chosen as one of 14 astronauts by nasa in oct. The books biggest surprise was cernan s low opinion of buzz aldrin. His career spanned the entire gemini and apollo programs, from being the first person to spacewalk all the way around our world to. This is a chance to have an unquestionably authentic neil armstrong autographed item. He graduated from proviso township high school in maywood, ill. He remained active and engaged in his lifes work until the end. Cernan was commander of apollo 17, which blasted off from kennedy space center on dec. Cernan has signed and inscribed the book on the title page in black ink. Gene cernan apollo 17 genuine authentic autograph signed. Alan bean american flag apollo astronaut astronomy autographs black blue books brown canvas earth earth from space fine art print framed gene cernan green grey jim lovell jupiter kim poor limited edition michael collins.
All other autograph requests should continue to be directed through novaspace galleries astronaut central. Gene flew on gemini ix mission which began on june 3, 1966. Same image as abive of the apollo 17 night launch but this one is on an official vintage nasa litho. Bush administration as part of the vision for space exploration with the aim of returning humans to the moon and. Apollo astronaut autographs and moonwalker signed photos. Gene cernan, the last man on the moon, died today in a houston hospital. Cernan, the last astronaut to leave his footprints on the surface of the moon, has died, nasa said monday. Astronaut eugene cernan and americas race in space cernan, eugene on. We look forward to having autographs from the next generation of astronauts as well. Eugene cernan was an american astronaut who traveled into space three times and was the last human to walk on the moon since 1972. Cernan, gene autographed print astronaut scholarship foundation. All of the astronaut autographs below have been hand signed by the astronauts themselves on high quality photographic prints using fuji crystal archive paper. Gene wilder wily wonka authentic signed signature autograph display. Everywhere he went he not only shared the excitement of his experience in the us based program, but also inspired new generations to reach for the stars excelling in science engineering and exploration.
Mar 31, 2016 cernan is talking about the last man on the moon, a new documentary that gives the naturally reticent astronaut, now 82, a chance to tell his story. See photos from cernan s space missions and life in. 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. Eugene gene cernan autographed signed book nasa astronaut apollo 17 lunar. Jan 17, 2017 former astronaut gene cernan, who as the last person to walk on the moon returned to earth with a message of peace and hope for all mankind, died on monday, his family said. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, to sally dream the impossible. Shop autographs, autographed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. This website stands as a tribute to his neverending legacy. Last man on the moon by eugene cernan, first edition, signed and. 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. The earliest autopen pattern, with cernan s full first name, is sometimes seen on geminiera photos.
Gene cernan biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Nasa administrator charles bolden said in a statement after cernan s death, truly, america has lost a patriot and pioneer who helped shape our countrys bold ambitions to do things that humankind had never before achieved. Congress in 2010 in opposition to the cancellation of the constellation program, which had been initiated during the george w. This print was signed at a symposium held at the naval aviation museum in 1989. Apollo autographs and signed photos with moonwalkers such as neil armstrong and buzz aldrin and those who helped land man on the moon. He was the pilot of gemini 9, lunar module pilot on apollo 10, and commander of apollo 17.
Famed for being the astronaut to leave mans last footprint on the moon as commander of apollo 17, eugene cernan s career spanned the entire gemini and apollo programs. Pilot of gemini 9a, lmp of apollo 10, cdr of apollo 17. 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. 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. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. March 14, 1934 january 16, 2017 was an american astronaut, naval aviator, electrical engineer, aeronautical engineer, and fighter pilot. Gene cernan the official website of the last man on the moon. A statement from cernan s family said in part, even at the age of 82, gene was passionate about sharing his desire to. If you live in the chicago area, please email us your name and address to join our mailing list. Im pondering selling it and would like to get an what it would be worth.
Inscribed best wishes eugene cernan 31999 on half title page in blue ink. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the last man on the moon. This slightly later pattern is commonly seen on apollo 10 era images. Moonpans astronaut autographs, apollo flown items, and. Gene cernan signed cover bas authenticated nasa apollo. Featured price, low to high price, high to low name, az name, za date, old to new date, new to old best selling. Astronaut eugene cernan and americas race in space signed by cernan, eugene. A wonderful scarce book in as new condition, never taken out of its original shrinkwrap.
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