Apollo Astronauts at Kitt Peak

The McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope played a role in planning the Apollo Moon landings and other space missions. Astronauts were able to see exquisite details of the lunar surface on a live, large-scale projection.

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KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA

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Id:Apollo-Astronauts-KP-01-28-1971-1-CC
Type:Photographic
Release date:May 22, 2024, 12:45 p.m.
Size:10338 x 10317 px

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