a16_r_c_o_KPP (AS16-117-18825)
"Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 16 commander, with a sample bag in his left hand, moves toward the bottom part of the gnomon (center) while collecting samples at the North Ray Crater geological site. Note how soiled Young's Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) is during this the third and final Apollo 16 extravehicular activity (EVA-3). The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) is parked at upper left."
spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/apollo/apollo16/html/...
Per the stellar ALSJ website:
“This excellent picture of John at Station 10 Prime is a "locator" to the Rover from the rake sample site. the gnomon legs - all that remains of the instrument, is in the foreground.”
Note also the missing aft 1/3 of the right rear fender. And finally, note the semi-transparent nature of the tires, primarily visible in the rear tires. An ingenious & lightweight design that proved highly effective.
Might've been a good idea for Curiosity.
a16_r_c_o_KPP (AS16-117-18825)
"Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 16 commander, with a sample bag in his left hand, moves toward the bottom part of the gnomon (center) while collecting samples at the North Ray Crater geological site. Note how soiled Young's Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) is during this the third and final Apollo 16 extravehicular activity (EVA-3). The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) is parked at upper left."
spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/apollo/apollo16/html/...
Per the stellar ALSJ website:
“This excellent picture of John at Station 10 Prime is a "locator" to the Rover from the rake sample site. the gnomon legs - all that remains of the instrument, is in the foreground.”
Note also the missing aft 1/3 of the right rear fender. And finally, note the semi-transparent nature of the tires, primarily visible in the rear tires. An ingenious & lightweight design that proved highly effective.
Might've been a good idea for Curiosity.