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[Moon rock or boulder from the Apollo 16 mission, numbered AS16-108-17694.]
Publication Place / Date
Houston ? / 1972
Image Dimensions
7 x 7.125 inches
Color
Uncolored
Condition
Good
Stock# 93459
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Collecting Lunar Samples

This evocative photograph, designated AS16-108-17694, captures a mechanical arm capturing a sample from distinctive boulder from the Apollo 16 mission on the barren lunar surface. The detailed texture of the rock's façade is strikingly evident, with intricate patterns suggesting millennia of cosmic influences. The monochrome nature of the image accentuate the stark contrast between the moon's dusty terrain and the shadow cast by the boulder.

Within the historical context, the Apollo 16 mission was one of NASA's monumental efforts to explore the moon. 

In the foreground, a scientific instrument extends towards the rock, indicative of the systematic research and collection processes the astronauts were engaged in 

Crosshair marks, characteristic of lunar surface photography from the Apollo missions, punctuate the image, serving both as reference points and reminders of the precision with which these missions were executed.

The Apollo 16 Mission

The Apollo 16 mission, launched on April 16, 1972, was the tenth crewed mission in NASA's Apollo space program and the fifth to successfully land humans on the Moon. Commanded by astronaut John Young, with Charles Duke serving as Lunar Module Pilot and Thomas Mattingly as Command Module Pilot, Apollo 16 spent over 71 hours on the lunar surface, primarily in the Descartes Highlands. This mission marked the first time astronauts explored the highlands area, collecting over 200 pounds of lunar samples for analysis back on Earth. Apollo 16, as a critical part of the broader Apollo program, contributed significantly to our understanding of lunar geology and paved the way for future manned space exploration.

Condition Description
Three binder punch holes at the top of the image.
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