This stunning photograph offers a remarkable view of Earth, taken approximately one and a half hours after the spacecraft's journey from Earth to the Moon began on April 16, 1972. Despite the presence of significant cloud cover, a large portion of the United States, along with most of Mexico and parts of Central America, can be clearly seen. The image showcases notable features such as the Great Lakes, including Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, as well as the Bahama Banks. The contrast between the vibrant colors of our home planet and the vast darkness of space is truly captivating.
At the time this photograph was taken, the crew of Apollo 16, consisting of Commander John W. Young, Command Module Pilot Thomas K. Mattingly II, and Lunar Module Pilot Charles M. Duke Jr., were embarking on the fifth lunar landing mission in human history. This breathtaking view of Earth serves as a reminder of the awe-inspiring beauty and fragility of our planet, as well as the incredible achievements of the Apollo program in advancing our understanding of space exploration.
Apollo 16 (AS16-118-18885)
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Why this print is different
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: AS16-118-18885
Mission: Apollo 16
Date: 16 April 1972 (translunar coast)
Camera: Hasselblad, 70 mm film
Source: NASA archival film scan
Restoration: Apollo Photo Prints, from the book Apollo VII-XVII
