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Apollo 17 photograph of whole earth
Apollo 17 photograph of whole earth
Home planet. Classic photograph of the Earth, taken from Apollo 17 as it made its way to the Moon in December 1972. The continent of Africa fills the upper left quadrant, with Arabia at top centre. The Antarctic ice cap is seen at bottom centre. Apollo 17 was launched on 7 December 1972. Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt landed on the Moon, whilst Ronald Evans stayed in the command module in lunar orbit. Apollo 17 re-entered on 19 December 1972, and was the last of the Apollo Moon flights. This photograph was taken by Eugene Cernan. Overspilts moved to E050/247; these are also slightly different colour
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This iconic photograph captures the breathtaking beauty of our home planet, Earth. Taken during the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972, as the spacecraft made its way to the Moon, this image showcases our world in all its glory. The continent of Africa dominates the upper left quadrant, with Arabia positioned at the top center. At the bottom center lies a stunning view of the Antarctic ice cap. Apollo 17 marked a significant milestone in space exploration history as it was not only one of NASA's final missions to land on the Moon but also provided us with this remarkable snapshot of Earth from afar. Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt had landed on the lunar surface while Ronald Evans remained aboard their command module orbiting above. The significance of this photograph goes beyond its aesthetic appeal; it serves as a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness and shared responsibility towards preserving and protecting our fragile planet. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded that despite our differences and geographical boundaries, we all call Earth home. Captured by astronaut Eugene Cernan himself, this print is a testament to human ingenuity and curiosity about what lies beyond our own atmosphere. It invites us to contemplate both our place in the vast universe and how small yet precious our planet truly is.
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