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This bright-rayed crater on the lunar farside was photographed from the Apollo 13 spacecraft during its pass around the Moon. This area is northeast of Mare Marginus. The bright-eyed crater is located at about 105 degrees east longitude and 45 degrees north latitude. The crater Joliot-Curie is located between Mare Marginus and the rayed crater. This view is looking generally toward the northeast.
From NASA caption.
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Generally in very good condition with signs in keeping with the age of the print, noting slight indentations and scratches to the surface of the recto. there is also a splatter stain on the right margin and residue from adhesion below the NASA seal number. The corners are slightly bumped and there is a 6mm tear on the top left margin. The verso is in similar condition with a small area of abrasion caused by adhesion.
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Lot 154Sale 21255
APOLLO 13 [NASA]CRATER ON THE LUNAR FARSIDE, APRIL 11-17, 1970Estimate: GBP 2,000 - 3,000
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