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Earthshine on the Lunar Surface from Apollo 12
Keywords
Aeronautics, Apollo 12, Earth, John F. Kennedy Space Center, Moon, NASA
Photo Description
The Earth appears as a slender crescent in this view taken from Apollo 12 in lunar orbit. The stark lunar landscape in the foreground is dimly illuminated by Earthshine.
Publication Date
11-19-1969
Format
image/jpeg
Number of Images
2
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Front of Image
Publisher
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Original Size
8" x 10"
Identifier
DP0057521-0027a
NASA Photo Number
AS12-51-7527
Photo Credit
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Location
John C. Hitt Library
Department
Special Collections & University Archives
Call Number
SC 010
Digital Production Specifications
Digitized by the University of Central Florida Libraries, Digital Initiatives Unit. Jpeg images were derived from no less than 600 dpi tiffs scanned on a Copibook scanner.
Use and Reproduction
This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816, (407) 823-2576.
Additional Rights Statement
This photograph is a government publication – not subject to copyright.
Recommended Citation
"Crescent Earth Viewed from Apollo 12 Lunar Orbit" (1969). Official NASA Photographs, Vol. 2, September 4, 1969 - October 2, 1973. 28.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/nasa-photographs-volume-2/28
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Keywords
Aeronautics, Apollo 12, Earth, John F. Kennedy Space Center, Moon, NASA