Alan Bean (American, b. 1932)

Description:

Alan Bean (American, b. 1932)
Pete Conrad examining the Surveyor 3 robot spacecraft, EVA 2, Apollo 12, November 1969. Numbered 'NASA AS12-48-7134' (NASA MSC) in black on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage gelatin silver print, image size 7 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (18.3 x 24.0 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Minor creases to l.l. corner of sheet, handling crimp u.r.

N.B. After Conrad's suggestion to take some tourist photos of each other standing in front of the Surveyor, Alan Bean captured him "jiggling" the spacecraft to see if it was firmly planted. The LM Intrepid is in the background. 'This image is symbolic of our mission,' noted Richard Gordon. 'Our objective was to perform a pinpoint landing at the Surveyor 3 target site at the rim of the Surveyor Crater. This precision landing was of great significance to the future exploration program because landing points in rough terrain of great scientific interest could then be targeted' (Jacobs, p. 77).

Literature: Schick and Van Haaften, p. 102; Chaikin, Space, p. 105; Thomas, p. 259; Jacobs, p. 76.
Estimate $400-600


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords