a_v_bw_o_n (63-Apollo-135, S-63-11336 near eq)
“Astronauts will take turns exploring the lunar surface in 4 hour periods. Experiments that can continue to function after the crew has left will remain on the lunar surface sending information back to earth. The first mission will total 24 hours of the lunar surface including a night’s sleep.”
And, for whatever it's worth, the title/caption of the S-63-11336 near equivalent reads:
"Apollo Lunar EVA NO. 1
This view during the first lunar EVA shows the Apollo Astronaut setting up the RTG to power the ALSEP site."
However, much more importantly, or at least, fascinating/fondly nostalgic - to me - is the (I think) confirmation of the artist, Mr. Gary Meyer, and his amazing history/background.
In a direct quote from his wonderfully informative website, listing his work experience:
"Extensive paintings of Apollo moon missions including a film called “The Apollo Mission” made before the hardware existed."
From/At:
garymeyerillustration.net/BIOGRAPHY.html
Although sadly/apparently no longer available anywhere online, the film included this image.
Further, IMHO, I find this (and its “looming earth” variant) to be one of the most dramatic & timeless images from this ‘series’ of works by the artist.
As I child, I was imprinted by the image, it also being featured on the back cover of Charles Coomb's delightful "Project Apollo: Mission To The Moon", which had (still have actually).
Good times...
THANK YOU, and Continue to Rest In Peace Good Sir:
kotaku.com/rip-legendary-artist-gary-meyer-1846376817
Credit: "Kotaku"" website
www.nma.art/instructors/gary-meyer/
Credit: New Masters Academy website
And finally...WTF!?!?!?! That's MY photo they're using:
a_v_bw_o_n (63-Apollo-135, S-63-11336 near eq)
“Astronauts will take turns exploring the lunar surface in 4 hour periods. Experiments that can continue to function after the crew has left will remain on the lunar surface sending information back to earth. The first mission will total 24 hours of the lunar surface including a night’s sleep.”
And, for whatever it's worth, the title/caption of the S-63-11336 near equivalent reads:
"Apollo Lunar EVA NO. 1
This view during the first lunar EVA shows the Apollo Astronaut setting up the RTG to power the ALSEP site."
However, much more importantly, or at least, fascinating/fondly nostalgic - to me - is the (I think) confirmation of the artist, Mr. Gary Meyer, and his amazing history/background.
In a direct quote from his wonderfully informative website, listing his work experience:
"Extensive paintings of Apollo moon missions including a film called “The Apollo Mission” made before the hardware existed."
From/At:
garymeyerillustration.net/BIOGRAPHY.html
Although sadly/apparently no longer available anywhere online, the film included this image.
Further, IMHO, I find this (and its “looming earth” variant) to be one of the most dramatic & timeless images from this ‘series’ of works by the artist.
As I child, I was imprinted by the image, it also being featured on the back cover of Charles Coomb's delightful "Project Apollo: Mission To The Moon", which had (still have actually).
Good times...
THANK YOU, and Continue to Rest In Peace Good Sir:
kotaku.com/rip-legendary-artist-gary-meyer-1846376817
Credit: "Kotaku"" website
www.nma.art/instructors/gary-meyer/
Credit: New Masters Academy website
And finally...WTF!?!?!?! That's MY photo they're using: