Mare Australe, depicted in the photograph AS17-152-23288, presents a somewhat ominous and captivating view of a lunar feature. Mare Australe is a vast lunar mare located in the southern region of the Moon. It is one of the many basalt-filled impact basins found on the lunar surface.
In the image, the basin of Mare Australe is visible, characterized by its smooth and dark volcanic basalt floor. The basaltic lava flows that once erupted in this area have left behind a relatively flat and dark surface, creating a stark contrast against the surrounding terrain.
The name "Mare Australe" translates to "Southern Sea" in Latin, reflecting its location in the southern hemisphere of the Moon. This region is known for its relatively higher concentration of impact craters compared to other lunar maria, which adds to its intriguing and somewhat foreboding appearance.
Apollo 17 (AS17-152-23288)
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From Apollo VII-XVII, the bestselling Apollo photo book reviewed by CNN, TIME, BBC Sky at Night Magazine, The Planetary Society and many more. These are the best Apollo prints you can buy, and here is why. This is not a reproduction of a reproduction. The image was restored by the authors of the book from the archival scan of the original 70 mm film frame, with dust and scratches removed and the color and exposure corrected against the film. Nothing is added or invented. Many Apollo prints sold online are made from small web files; this one comes from the film. It is giclée printed on thick, sustainably sourced fine art paper with water based inks, made to order in our studio, checked by hand, and framed by hand with a conservation grade mount.
Photograph: AS17-152-23288
Mission: Apollo 17
Date: December 1972
Camera: Hasselblad, 70 mm film
Source: NASA archival film scan
Restoration: Apollo Photo Prints, from the book Apollo VII-XVII
