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[Apollo 17] — Earth as seen from the Command Module. Color photograph signed and inscribed by Commander Gene Cernan

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July 20, 07:18 PM GMT

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1,500 - 2,500 USD

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[Apollo 17]


The Blue Marble


Color photograph, 20 x 20 in., SIGNED and INSCRIBED in silver ink by Mission Commander Gene Cernan: "Gene Cernan / Apollo XVII . CDR"


The iconic "Blue Marble" photograph of the Earth, taken on December 7, 1972, from CSM America. The image was captured by the crew whilst en route to the Moon, and at a distance of about 18,000 miles. Africa, Antarctica, and the Arabian Peninsula are visible in this incredible image.