[Apollo 8] — CSM in Lunar Orbit with Earth in Background. Color photograph signed and inscribed by CDR Frank Borman

[Apollo 8]

CSM in Lunar Orbit with Earth in Background

Color photograph, 16 x 20 in., SIGNED and INSCRIBED in silver ink by Mission Commander Frank Borman: "075:46:27 / Borman: all right, were / going to roll...ready... / set... / Frank Borman / Apollo 8 CDR"

This phenomenal photo was taken during Day 4 of Lunar orbit while the crew was performing extensive photographing of the Moon's surface in order to visually appraise approaches to two possible lunar landing sites.