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Lot #7543
Lunar Orbiter 4: Far Side of the Moon Wide-Angle Photograph

Striking oversized image of the moon's far side in shadow

Ends On 4/17

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Estimate: $1000+

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Description

Striking oversized image of the moon's far side in shadow

Superb original vintage semi-glossy 14 x 16.5 silver gelatin photograph of the moon's surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 4 in May 1967, showing an impressive wide-angle view of the dimpled backside of the moon, its left edge shrouded in shadow. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a typed caption on the reverse, in part: "Lunar Orbiter IV - 80mm Lens, Medium Resolution Photograph of Site 6.2 (KI 4006). This photograph of the backside of the moon was taken with the spacecraft pointing at the coordinate 97.3°E and 42.5°S on the moon from an altitude of 1850 statute miles. North is toward the top of the picture. This shot was made with the 80mm lens at 1/50th of a second. The photo is S/C Frame #9, first in a sequence of 4." In fine condition, with minor edgewear to the mount.

Auction Info

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