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Appolo 8 Photography

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The famous photo of the earth rising was taken by by one of the astronaughts on board Appolo 8 mission, William Anders. He was not a photographer but an American Austronaught and was the commander of the mission. He was born October 17th, 1933 and although he was American he was in fact born in Hong kong. He studied and got a bachelor of science degree.from the US Naval academy and a master of science degree in Nuclear Engineering in 1962 from the Air Force . He also served as a fighter pilot in the U.S airforce.This very significant photograph was taken on christmas eve on December 24th, 1968. The astronaughts Williams Anders Frank Borma, and Jim Lovell, became the first people to leave Earths and circle the moon. The trip was a significant …show more content…

When the spacecraft entered lunar orbit, it circled ten times, approx 70 miles from the moon for twenty hours. As they circled the moon, the famous Earthrise photo was captured. Never before had anyone ever seen the earth from space and this image was the most dramatic, exciting and not only the very first time it had ever been seen, but the very first time it had ever been seen and photographed. This photograph was taken as Appollo 8 passed around the moon on its fourth pass, as the spacecraft changed orbit. The picture carries very important messages whether it be cultural, politcal or social. Either way the picture acts as a symbol, a message and the eclipse of a greater undertanding of science. The picture helps to prove facts of astronomy and the planets as well as proving the structure of earth. It is therefore a picture of enlightenment but also a picture that has proven science to be correct and some aspects of religion to be …show more content…

They never anticipated such an incredible moment. They had actually rediscovered their home!
In 1969, to commemorate the Apollo 8 flight the American. Postal Service issued a stamp) It showed the most famous colour image of the earth rising. A film was also made, which portrayed the Appollo 8 mission.. This film titled Debrief- Appollo 8, included the actual images that were taken and life on board the spacecraft of James Lovell, William Anders and Frank

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