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[APOLLO 16] | ORION'S ASCENT. 24 APRIL 1972.
Lot Closed
May 1, 04:27 PM GMT
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
Lot Details
Description
[APOLLO 16]
ORION'S ASCENT. 24 APRIL 1972.
Vintage NASA “Red Number” chromogenic color photograph, “A Kodak Paper” watermark to verso. NASA image ID “NASA AS16-122-19532” printed in upper left margin in red; minor toning.
Inscribed and signed by Charlie Duke: "THE APOLLO 16 "ORION" LM AS IT | APPROACHES THE CSM DURING RENDEZVOUS | CHARLIE DUKE | LMP"
10 by 8 in. (approx. 25.4 by 20.3 cm.)
The present image captures LM Orion rising from the lunar surface, on its way to meet CM Casper, which was orbiting over the Sea of Fertility.