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Charlie Duke Signed Apollo 16 Moonpans Lunar Surface Panoramic Photo, with Added Comments....
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Charlie Duke Signed Apollo 16 Moonpans Lunar Surface Panoramic Photo, with Added Comments. A 23.5" x 8.5" silk finish B&W photo of Duke and the LRV at Plum Crater on the surface of the moon, signed in silver felt tip to describe the scene: "Soil Sampling on Plum Crater Rim/ Charlie Duke/ Apollo 16 LMP/ 10th Man To Walk on the Moon". Excellent.Plum Crater itself, situated within the Descartes Highlands on the lunar surface, presented a unique opportunity for scientific inquiry. By analyzing the lunar regolith (soil) samples collected from this location, scientists aimed to unravel the geological history of the moon and gain insights into its formation and evolution. Charlie Duke's meticulous soil sampling efforts at Plum Crater yielded a treasure trove of invaluable scientific data. By carefully selecting and documenting samples from various depths and locations within the crater, Duke provided researchers on Earth with a firsthand glimpse into the lunar subsurface. Initially, it was believed that the highlands were volcanic in origin. However, the samples collected at Plum Crater revealed that they primarily consist of impact-formed rocks (breccias), which was a groundbreaking scientific discovery. This discovery challenged existing hypotheses and significantly contributed to our knowledge of lunar geology.
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2024 March 30 Space Exploration Featuring The Vintage Photo Archive of NASA Engineer Scott H Simpkinson Showcase Auction #33160 (go to Auction Home page)
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