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Flown 1.5˝ x 1˝ section of microfilm depicting the first front page of The Christian Science Monitor, carried to the moon on Apollo 14 by CDR Alan Shepard. The film is encased within a small magnifying globe set upon a black base, measuring an overall 3˝ x 4.5˝ x 3˝, with a golden caption on the base: "This microfilm of the Monitor's first front page went to the moon aboard Apollo 14." A label on the bottom explains further: "This microfilm of the front page of The Christian Science Monitor's first edition dated November 25, 1908, was taken to the moon on February 5, 1971, aboard Apollo 14. This is one of 100 carried by Captain Alan B. Shepard, commander of the mission." In fine condition.
The Richard Jurek Collection.
