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Shadow of astronaut seen in front of rock being sampled
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Shadow of astronaut seen in front of rock being sampled

NASA / JSC · 1972-02-23 · photograph (digital archive)

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AS16-116-18671 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, works at the "Shadow Rock", discovered during the missions third extravehicular activity (EVA) in the area of North Ray Crater (Station 13), April 23, 1972. The scoop, a geological hand tool, leans against the rock. This view was exposed by astronaut John W. Young, commander. The two moon-exploring crew men sampled this rock, which got its name because of a permanently shadowed area it protected.

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APOLLO 16 FLIGHTAPOLLO PROJECTASTRONAUTSEXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITYTOOLS LUNAR EXPLORATIONLUNAR ROCKSLUNAR SURFACESHADOWS
Credit lineShadow of astronaut seen in front of rock being sampled. NASA/JSC, 1972-02-23. Public domain. ID: as16-116-18671.
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