Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
(800) 937-3880
SELL

Lot #680
Apollo 16

Huge direct negative roll of the lunar surface from the SIM

This lot has closed

Estimate: $0+
Sell a Similar Item?
Share:  

Description

Huge direct negative roll of the lunar surface from the SIM

A large roll of negative film of the lunar surface as seen from the Command Module, originally taken by the panoramic camera located in the Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay of the Apollo 16 Command Module. This master negative measures 9″ wide and an unknown length. The negative is on a metal reel and housed in its original 10″ metal canister with its Apollo label on the cover, labeled “Apollo 16,” stating this holds frames 4645 to 4689, stamp-dated November 2, 1972, with “Master Pos,” and also stamped “Direct Neg.” In fine condition. The panoramic camera photographed long sections of the surface, 205 x 13 miles, on 4 foot x 4.5 inch strips of film. The film take-up cassette was removed from the panoramic camera by the Command Module Pilot during trans-Earth trajectory, and was returned to Earth in the Command Module. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation Auction
  • Dates: #419 - Ended November 21, 2013