Lunar crater, Apollo 17 photograph
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Lunar crater, Apollo 17 photograph
Lunar crater. Apollo 17 orbital photograph showing the large crater Sarabhai (formerly called Bessel A, left), located in the Mare Serenitatis ( sea of serenity ) region of the Moon. Many other impact craters, the result of collisions with objects in space, are visible. A smaller and relatively young crater at upper right is believed to be less than a billion years old. Apollo 17 was the 11th and last (as of 2007) lunar landing. The lunar module LM-12 Challenger touched down in Mare Serenitatis at 02:23 UTC (universal time) on 11th December 1972. The crew members were Eugene Cernan, Harrison Jack Schmitt and Ronald Evans
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1970s 1972 Aerial Photography Apollo 17 Collision Crater Cratered Craters December From Space Impact Lunar Exploration Lunar Surface Moon Space Flight Surface Lunar Crater Lunar Mare Mare Serenitatis Mono Chrome Sea Of Serenity
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This print showcases the awe-inspiring lunar crater, captured by Apollo 17 during its orbital mission. The prominent feature in this image is the massive Sarabhai crater, formerly known as Bessel A, situated in the enchanting Mare Serenitatis region of the Moon. As we explore this remarkable photograph further, numerous other impact craters come into view, evidence of countless collisions with celestial objects throughout history. Intriguingly, a smaller and relatively young crater can be observed at the upper right corner of the frame. Scientists estimate that it formed less than a billion years ago, highlighting the dynamic nature of our celestial neighbor. Apollo 17 holds a significant place in space exploration history as it marked both NASA's eleventh lunar landing and their final one to date. On December 11th, 1972, at precisely 02:23 UTC (universal time), LM-12 Challenger gracefully touched down on Mare Serenitatis' surface. The crew members aboard this historic mission were Eugene Cernan, Harrison Jack Schmitt, and Ronald Evans. This monochromatic aerial photograph provides us with an extraordinary glimpse into our moon's past and serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries. It reminds us of the incredible achievements made during the golden era of space exploration in the late twentieth century when mankind first set foot on another world.
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