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The Earth as seen in Ultraviolet from the Moon

Description: A reproduction of a color enhancement of a picture photographed in far-ultraviolet light by Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 16 commander, showing the Earth. Note this is an artificially reproduced image. The three auroral belts, the sunlit atmosphere and background stars are visible.

 

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Image Number: SPD-JSC-S72-36972

Date: April 21, 1972

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Taken on April 21, 1972