Apollo 16 Ultraviolet CameraApril 1972
Helps operate the far-ultraviolet camera and spectrograph used for astronomical observations from the lunar surface.
Historical person
Charles Duke Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles Duke, based on 8 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
8 records1972–19728 events1 places
Chronological biography
1972
Apollo 16 ALSEP Deployment21 April 1972
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first surface EVA.
Apollo 16 First EVA21 April 1972
Explores the Descartes Highlands with Young during the first lunar surface excursion.
Apollo 16 Landing21 April 1972
Explores the Descartes Highlands during Apollo 16.
Flag Crater Sampling21 April 1972
Collects samples and photographs terrain during the first rover traverse near Flag Crater.
Apollo 16 Lunar Module Liftoff23 April 1972
Leaves the Moon with Young aboard Orion after completing three lunar surface excursions.
Apollo 16 North Ray Crater Traverse23 April 1972
Explores North Ray Crater and nearby House Rock with Young during the third surface excursion.
North Ray Crater Traverse23 April 1972
Explores the North Ray Crater area and samples large rocks during the final surface EVA.
Titles and roles
Astronaut
Record provenance
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