AS10-27-3873 - Apollo 10 - Apollo 10 Mission image - Lunar Module, Flyby Sequence

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AS10-27-3873 - Apollo 10 - Apollo 10 Mission image - Lunar Module, Flyby Sequence

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Description: The Apollo 10 Command and Service Modules (CSM) are photographed from the Lunar Module (LM) after CSM/LM separation in lunar orbit. The CSM was about 175 statute miles east of Smyth's Sea and was above the rough terrain which is typical of the lunar farside. The eastward oblique view of the lunar surface is centered near 105 degrees east longitude and 1 degree north latitude. The horizon is approximately 600 kilometers (374 statute miles) away. Numerous bright craters and the absence of shadows show that the sun was almost directly overhead when this photograph was taken, Oblique view of Craters 270, LM flyby sequence taken during Apollo 10 Mission. Principal Point on CSM. Sun angle was high. Film magazine was N,film type was SO-368 with 250mm lens. Film type was 70mm color.

Subject Terms: Apollo 10 Flight, Command Service Module, Lunar Module, Modules, Craters

Categories: Lunar Observations

Original: Film - 70MM CT

Interior_Exterior: Exterior

Ground_Orbit: On-orbit
Apollo 10 - AS10-27-3855 through AS10-35-5290

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1970 - 1975
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