Geo-Situ

• SKU: GSU_PW_CHALLENGER
• 3 1/4 inch diameter Cast in fine pewter Felt backing With soft fleece pouch In clear-vinyl covered box PLACE NAME: Challenger Point ELEVATION: 14,081 ft. COORDINATES: N37° 58' 49'' W105° 36' 22'' LOCATION: Sangre de Cristo Range, Colorado, USA Challenger Point, while not an "official" Colorado 14er, is notable for honoring the memory of the crew of space shuttle Challenger which failed during its launch on January, 28, 1986. Alan Silverstein and party placed a bronze plaque at the summit on July 19, 1987, bearing the following inscription: CHALLENGER POINT 14,080+ Feet In Memory of the Crew of Shuttle Challenger Seven who died accepting the risk, expanding Mankind's horizons January 28, 1986 Ad Astra Per Aspera* *Translated: To the stars through adversity."
• Type: Paperweight
• Subtype: Other Accessories
• Language: English
• Regions Covered: Central U.S., North America
• Countries Covered: United States
• States Covered: Colorado
• Folded Size: N/A
• Unfolded Size: N/A
• Weight: 6 oz