Thomas Stafford (American, b. 1930),Eugene Cernan (American, 1934-2017),or John Young (American, b. 1930)

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Thomas Stafford (American, b. 1930),Eugene Cernan (American, 1934-2017),or John Young (American, b. 1930)
Telephoto panorama of King Crater, Apollo 10, May 1969. Numbered 'NASA AS10-30-4361,' 'NASA AS10-30-4359,' 'NASA AS10-30-4357,' and 'NASA AS10-30-4353' (NASA MSC) in black along upper margins. Mosaic of four vintage gelatin silver prints, overall size 19 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (49.4 x 36.7 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Scattered minor scratches.

N.B. The astronauts used the 250mm telephoto lens to shoot the interior of King Crater. King Crater is located on the lunar farside and is 50 miles in diameter. In Apollo 10 'Visual Photography and Visual Observations,' the photo analysts describe it as a 'large rough-rimmed crater with massive central peak.' The crater floor is heavily pockmarked and contains many hummocky protuberances near the top center. Terracing of the inner crater walls is evident (NASA SP-246).
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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