DODGE (Department of Defense Gravity Experiment) was a satellite whose primary purpose was to conduct experiments in gravity-gradient stabilization at near geosynchronous altitudes (approximately 22,300 miles). Its secondary objectives included measuring the Earth’s magnetic field, and taking pictures of the entire Earth’s disk. It was launched atop a Titan IIIC rocket on July 1, 1967.
This very rare image was taken from about 18,000 miles with a B&W TV camera which took three photographs with red, green and blue filters to create the color image. The small disc in front of the picture is a color match card. Europe, the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa are clearly visible.
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Overall in very good condition with wear commensurate with age and use.
Please note that photographs in this sale are drawn from a variety of sources and include photographs used to prepare press articles. Condition will vary from lot to lot but some photographs may display signs of further handling including, but not limited to:
Nicks to edges; fading or yellowing; slight warping and creasing; light scruffs or scratches; small tears to margins; handwritten annotations in pencil or ink; captions affixed to verso; staining to verso; affixed labels or stickers; occasional hand retouching to press photographs, and cropped margins.
Most of these will be discernible from the catalogue images.
The mosaic panoramas are composed of multiple photographs attached together using adhesive. These may be trimmed to allow for correct registration of successive images within the panorama.
The department would be delighted to be in touch with you for advice on how to display or store photos. Please contact us for further images or comments on condition.
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拍品 177拍卖编号 20142
DodgeFirst crude color picture of the Planet Earth from outer space, October 1967估价: GBP 1,500 - 2,500