Astronaut Eugene Cernan and the Earth above the antenna of the Lunar Rover, December 7-19, 1972
Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper, 20.3 x 27.9cm (8 x 11in), stamped 'UNCLASSIFIED/P80925 MAR 6 1973' with 'This Paper Manufactured By Kodak' watermarks on verso (image corresponds with NASA number AS17-134-20473)

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Schmitt borrowed Cernan’s camera to take “tourist”pictures near the LM. He captured the Earth above Cernan and the high-gain antenna of the Rover (pointed up at Earth to send the TV signal). The South Massif is in the background.

The result is one of the rare Apollo photographs showing the reunion of man standing on another celestial body with his Home Planet in the background.

169:39:17 Cernan: (To Schmitt) Yeah. This is the one you need anyway. That’s (the) color (camera). (Pause) Why don’t you see if you can grab a couple (of tourist pictures)? Yeah, right here.
169:39:34 Schmitt: Boy, are you dirty.
169:39:34 Cernan: I know it.
169:39:38 Schmitt: Let’s see. I don’t know whether I can get you (with the Earth).
169:39:41 Cernan: Yeah, you can.