Surface of the Moon

July 1969

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Associated Names
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Artist, American, est. 1958

The image displays two square shapes side by side encased in a metallic frame with a textured, grainy surface captured within each square.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stereoscopic glass transparency

  • Dimensions

    plate (each): 2.4 × 2.7 cm (15/16 × 1 1/16 in.)
    mount: 4 × 10.1 × 0.3 cm (1 9/16 × 4 × 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.177.16.1

  • Series Title

    Apollo 11, Magazine W

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This is a photograph of a rough, textured surface that is covered in fine particles. The image features a dual view showing the same ground texture twice in a grey frame. The surface appears to consist of small rocks or grains, and within each image, a prominent, elongated object is discernible. The textures are highlighted by subtle shadows and variations in the hue, hinting at a slightly uneven terrain.

Surface of the Moon

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

1969

The image shows two square shapes next to each other, surrounded by a rectangular border. The squares feature a speckled pattern with abstract textures. Lighter patches within suggest craters or rugged terrain. The metallic border gives an industrial appearance. A label marked "AS11-45-6699" is visible at the bottom.

Surface of the Moon

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

1969

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, TX. Randy Liebermann, Washington, DC; Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left, adhesive label: AS11-6697; center, on mount, blind stamp: -EMDE-

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