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Apollo 11 Mission Image - Earth view over Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East

Description: A view of Earth from about 181,000 km or 98,000 nautical miles away. North is right and the African continent is prominent. Also visible are Arabia, Asia and Europe, particularly Spain. This photo was taken approximately 25 hours after launch during the translunar phase of the Apollo 11 Mission. Original film magazine was labeled N; Film type: S0-368 Color; 250mm lens.

 

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Image Number: AS11-36-5353

Date: July 17, 1969

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Taken on July 17, 1969