Credit: Harrison Schmitt One of the most celebrated images of the Earth - the entire globe is seen fully illuminated by the Sun. Taken 5 hours and 6 minutes after the lift-off, from 29,000 km (18,000 miles) from the planet's surface, this photograph shows primarily the southern hemisphere from the Mediterranean to Antarctica. Africa (in the early hours of daylight), Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula can be clearly delineated, while an approaching December solstice illuminates Antarctica. 7 December 1972 Vintage chromogenic print on resin coated paper, 25.3 x 19.5 cm (10 x 8 in), photo no AS17-148-22727, with THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK watermark and NASA KSC caption on verso Condition Report: Mint Condition Report Disclaimer
Credit: Harrison Schmitt One of the most celebrated images of the Earth - the entire globe is seen fully illuminated by the Sun. Taken 5 hours and 6 minutes after the lift-off, from 29,000 km (18,000 miles) from the planet's surface, this photograph shows primarily the southern hemisphere from the Mediterranean to Antarctica. Africa (in the early hours of daylight), Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula can be clearly delineated, while an approaching December solstice illuminates Antarctica. 7 December 1972 Vintage chromogenic print on resin coated paper, 25.3 x 19.5 cm (10 x 8 in), photo no AS17-148-22727, with THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK watermark and NASA KSC caption on verso Condition Report: Mint Condition Report Disclaimer
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