History of Science & Technology, Including the Life and Letters of Richard P. Feynman, and Space Exploration

History of Science & Technology, Including the Life and Letters of Richard P. Feynman, and Space Exploration

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[Apollo 15]

Crescent Earthrise Viewed From Lunar Orbit. Large Chromogenic Print, Signed and Inscribed by CMP Al Worden

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December 13, 09:21 PM GMT

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2,000 - 3,000 USD

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[APOLLO 15]

Crescent Earthrise Viewed from Lunar Orbit. Large chromogenic print, 16 x 20 in.


SIGNED and INSCRIBED by Apollo 8 Command Module Pilot AL WORDEN in silver ink: “CRESCENT EARTHRISE PHOTO TAKEN / ON APOLLO 15 “ENDEAVOR” DURING / THE 4TH MANNED LUNAR LANDING / Al Worden / Apollo 15 CMP”

In this memorable image, the newly crescent Earth is seen rising above the rugged lunar horizon during the 1971 Apollo 15 mission.