Posts: 3387 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001
posted 07-20-2005 12:03 PM
What else could be appropriate on July 20?
This is the very first onboard photo taken during the Apollo-11 mission, right after orbit insertion on July 16, 1969. Neil Armstrong, still wearing his pressure suit, is getting ready for the TLI maneuver which will put the spacecraft on a trajectory toward the moon and an appointment with history. A seldom-seen photo and one of my favorites...
Ed Hengeveld
Tom Member
Posts: 1597 From: New York Registered: Nov 2000
posted 07-20-2005 07:56 PM
Truly a unique photo, Ed. (I don't think the Apollo Gallery website even has that photo) Keep 'em coming! Tom
sts205cdr Member
Posts: 649 From: Sacramento, CA Registered: Jun 2001
posted 07-21-2005 12:16 AM
The camera lens wasn't in focus, but you can tell Neil was! Thanks Ed!