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Lot #7529
Lunar Orbiter 2: Far Side of the Moon Wide-Angle Photograph

Ends On 4/17

Min Bid:  $200 (0 bids)

Estimate: $1000+

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Description

Impressive original vintage semi-glossy 13.25 x 13.75 silver gelatin photograph of the moon's surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a large wide-angle view of the backside of the moon's cratered landscape. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with an affixed caption on the reverse, in part: "This is the 70th photograph taken by Lunar Orbiter II. The photograph was taken with the wide angle lens camera and covers an area on the lunar surface of approximately 580,000 square miles. The lunar equator is roughly across the bottom of the photograph with the South Pole near the center of the lunar horizon. The smallest feature which may be detected on the photograph is about .20 miles across near the center." Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, "Elle, Kodak." In fine condition, with minor soiling to the mount.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space Exploration
  • Dates: March 24, 2025 - April 17, 2025
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