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Lot #6733
Mariner 10 Photograph Mosaic

Impressive moon mosaic by the Mariner 10 from NASA's JPL

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Impressive moon mosaic by the Mariner 10 from NASA's JPL

Large photo mosaic produced by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in November 1973, comprising 21 glossy 3.5 x 4.5 silver gelatin prints arranged in an overlapping manner to an overall size of 19 x 12.5, depicting a fascinating view of the moon as seen from the Mariner 10 probe. Reverse of each print has "This paper manufactured by Kodak" watermarks. In fine condition. Launched on November 3, 1973, on a voyage to fly by Venus and Mercury, the Mariner 10 tested its camera system during its first week of flight by taking five photographic mosaics of Earth and six of the moon. A wonderful oversized mosaic portraying the lunar surface.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space Auction
  • Dates: #526 - Ended April 19, 2018