360 a
Neil Armstrong

Buzz Aldrin working at the lunar-science station

Apollo 11, July 16-24, 1969, 111:06:34 GET

Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper, 20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in), stamped “AS11 5949” (NASA MSC) and with “A Kodak Paper” watermarks on the verso [NASA AS11-40-5949]

360 b
Neil Armstrong

Close-up of Buzz Aldrin at the lunar-science station

Apollo 11, July 16-24, 1969, 111:06:34 GET

Vintage chromogenic print on resin coated Kodak paper, 20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in), with “PR 69093” stamp and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks on the verso [NASA AS11-40-5951]

360 c
Neil Armstrong

Scientific experiment on the lunar surface; Laser Ranging Retroreflector

Apollo 11, July 16-24, 1969, 111:08:00 GET

Vintage USGS (United States Geological Survey) gelatin silver “proof” print on fiber-based paper, 20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in), numbered “AS11-40-5952” in margin, with original USGS marks and numbers on the prints identifying lunar rocks at Tranquility Base

360 d
Neil Armstrong

Scientific experiment on the lunar surface; Passive Seismic Experiment

Apollo 11, July 16-24, 1969, 111:08:00 and 111:09:50 GET

Unreleased photograph, USGS (United States Geological Survey) vintage gelatin silver “proof” print on fiber-based paper, 20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in), numbered “AS11-40-5953” in margin, with original USGS marks and numbers on the print identifying lunar rocks at Tranquility Base
20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in)

360 b
Jacobs, p. 59.

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360 a
Each Apollo mission deployed a lunar science station near the landing site. Apollo 11’s was called the EASEP (Early Apollo Surface Experiments Package) site and deployed 15 meters south of the LM Eagle.

This scenic photograph shows Aldrin between the seismometer and the Laser Ranging Retroreflector with the LM, the US flag and the TV camera that recorded the EVA in the background.

“Buzz, this is Houston. I understand that you did successfully deploy both solar arrays. Over.”
Bruce McCandless (Mission Control)

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Aldrin makes final adjustments on the seismometer.
The reflection of the photographer Neil Armstrong can be seen in his gold-plated visor. Through the visor, Aldrin’s face is distinguishable.
The 35mm stereo close-up camera is in the left background.

111:06:34 Aldrin: Houston, as I was facing the PSE (Passive Seismic Experiment), the right-hand solar array deployed automatically. The left-hand I had to manually (garbled) restraining bar at the far end. And all parts of the solar array are clear of the ground now.
111:07:02 McCandless: Buzz, this is Houston. I understand that you did successfully deploy both solar arrays. Over.
111:07:10 Aldrin: Roger. That’s affirmative. (Pause) And there isn’t any way of telling whether that’s lined up, without getting in the way; maybe I can get down here.
111:07:40 Aldrin: Well, that appears to be pointing. 299

360 c
This very rare photograph (originally shot on color film) is a post-deployment documentation photograph of the Laser Ranging Retroreflector (LRRR).
The LM Eagle and the gold 35mm stereo close-up camera perched on a flat-topped rock are in the background.

“Wonderful. Take a picture before it moves.”
Buzz Aldrin

360 d
A post-deployment documentation close-up photograph (originally shot on color film) of the seismometer’s leveling device, taken with a poor focus. Aldrin and Armstrong arranged the seismic equipment to record lunar tremors. Left in place after the astronauts’ departure, it radioed evidence of a moonquake and other minor shakes believed to be caused by landslides in nearby craters.

111:08:47 McCandless (Mission Control): Buzz, this is Houston. If you’re still in the vicinity of the PSE (Passive Seismic experiment), could you get a photograph of the ball level? Over.
111:09:16 Armstrong: I’ll do that, Buzz.
111:09:18 Aldrin: Right. We’ll get a photograph of that. Houston, what time would you estimate we should allow for the documented sample? Over. (Long Pause)
111:09:43 Armstrong: Oh, shoot! Would you believe the ball is right in the middle now?
111:09:50 Aldrin: Wonderful. Take a picture before it moves.