The Beauty of Space: Vintage NASA Photos
Description:
Thomas Stafford (American, b. 1930),Eugene Cernan (American, 1934-2017),or John Young (American, b. 1930)
Six detail views of the lunar surface seen from the orbiting spacecraft, Apollo 10, May 1969. Numbered 'NASA AS10-33-4858,' 'NASA AS10-33-4865,' 'NASA AS10-33-4883,' 'NASA AS10-33-4891,' 'NASA AS10-33-4895,' and 'NASA AS10-33-4910' (NASA MSC),respectively, in black on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage gelatin silver prints, image sizes to 7 1/4 x 7 in. (18.3 x 17.5 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Good.
N.B. These 'crew select target' views were taken with the 250mm telephoto lens except for the last one showing Crater Theophilus, which was taken with the 80mm lens.
Estimate $500-700
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