Earthrise: 45th anniversary

[Derek Smith]

Anyone who was old enough to be stunned by the pictures from Apollo 8, including the one most deserving of the term iconic, Earthrise, will enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE-vOscpiNc&lis...

Brought it all back. I have to confess to being one of those who, despite being in my 20s, a picture of Earthrise on my bedroom wall.

Wonderful, in both meanings of the word, times.

[jmorgan]

Wow. That long ago? And on the back of a gamble to beat the Russians.



From here
http://www.apolloarchive.com/apollo_gallery.html

With a note that says "NASA photos reproduced from this archive should include photo credit to "NASA" or "National Aeronautics and Space Administration" and should include scanning credit to Kipp Teague or other individuals or agencies as noted."

Look under Apollo 8.

[Eric Mc]

Excellent - I like the way Borman was insisting they stick to their alloted task.

[Simpo Two]

It's nice that back then everybody went 'wow' rather than 'it's beeen photoshopped'.