Apollo Guidance Computer Activities

AGC - Visual Introduction to the Apollo Guidance Computer, part 2.

Visual Introduction to the Apollo Guidance Computer, part 2.

Plate_37.jpg (119864 bytes) The AGC employed an innovative user interface, known as "DSKY" for "display keyboard." Using a "noun-verb" interface, the astronauts could enter a variety of commands into the system, along with their relevant parameters. Note how the unit is sealed against the moisture and corrosive atmosphere inside the command module.

Photograph © Raytheon, from the files of Jack Poundstone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The instrument panel of the command module. Note the DSKY interface to the left of center.

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Instrument Panel in LEM

The instrument panel in the LEM. Note the DSKY at bottom center.

 

 

 

 

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