Harrison Schmitt (American, b. 1935)

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Harrison Schmitt (American, b. 1935)
Two views of the lunar-science station, EVA 3, Apollo 17, December 1972. Numbered 'NASA AS17-134-20503' and 'NASA AS17-134-20491' (NASA MSC),respectively, in red on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage chromogenic prints on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image sizes to 7 1/8 x 7 in. (18.0 x 17.5 cm),unmatted.
Condition: The first with hole punches in the upper margin with the center hole slightly overlapping the image, minor wear to corners; the second with subtle yellowing at sheet edges.

N.B. 'Before returning to the LM, the astronauts performed several additional tasks at the lunar-science station (or ALSEP site),including the recovery of the Lunar Neutron Probe Experiment (first photograph),designed to obtain data on neutron capture rates in the lunar regolith as a function of depth' (http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar/missions/apollo/apollo_17/surface_opp/). The Central Station (second photograph) was essentially the command center for the entire ALSEP station. It received commands from Earth, transmitted data, and distributed power to each experiment.
Estimate $300-500


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