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The [[International Astronomical Union]] officially recognizes the name. It is listed on lunar maps as ''Statio Tranquillitatis'', in order to fit with the Latin names that are ubiquitous on lunar maps. |
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Revision as of 06:48, 31 December 2004
Tranquillity Base was the name given by Astronaut Neil Armstrong to the landing site on the moon where the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle landed. The lunar coordinates of Tranquillity Base are 0 degrees 41 minutes 15 seconds North, 23 degrees 26 minutes 0 seconds East.
Spoken at touchdown
Armstrong: 'Houston, Tranqullity Base here. The Eagle has landed'.
Capcom: 'Roger Tranquillity. We copy you on the ground. We're breathing again. thanks a lot.
IAU Designation
The International Astronomical Union officially recognizes the name. It is listed on lunar maps as Statio Tranquillitatis, in order to fit with the Latin names that are ubiquitous on lunar maps.