a16_v_c_o_AKP (AS16-117-18818)
“Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 16 Commander, adjusts the high-gain antenna on the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) during the third Extravehicular Activity (EVA-3), April 23, 1972. This view of the LRV was exposed by Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., Lunar Module Pilot, who along with Young, explored the Descartes landing area. Several geological hand tools can be seen in their temporary storing place on the back of the rover. Also visible is the Lunar Portable Magnetometer (LPM) and replete rock bags.”
Note the transparent nature of the LRV's tires due to the ingenious wire mesh design, especially apparent in the left rear. Note also a mounted traverse map (with craters visible), directly above the Command & Display Console. The chevron pattern of the tire tread can be clearly seen on the right rear tire, facilitated by the aft 1/3rd segment of the fender having come off at some point.
A spectacular photograph.
And, per the ALSJ:
Buddy Secondary Life Support System (BSLSS):
www.workingonthemoon.com/WOTM-BSLSS.html
"...Frame from Charlie Duke's Station 10 Prime pan, showing John Young aligning the high-gain antenna. The object at the upper left that includes an arc of white spots is the rake basket under unusual lighting conditions. The magnetometer tripod is next right with its ref/orange ribbon cable. The BSLSS bag hangs from the back of the LMP seat."
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a16/AS16-117-18818HR.jpg
Outstanding:
dahp.wa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/nominations/WHR...
Credit: Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation website
a16_v_c_o_AKP (AS16-117-18818)
“Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 16 Commander, adjusts the high-gain antenna on the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) during the third Extravehicular Activity (EVA-3), April 23, 1972. This view of the LRV was exposed by Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., Lunar Module Pilot, who along with Young, explored the Descartes landing area. Several geological hand tools can be seen in their temporary storing place on the back of the rover. Also visible is the Lunar Portable Magnetometer (LPM) and replete rock bags.”
Note the transparent nature of the LRV's tires due to the ingenious wire mesh design, especially apparent in the left rear. Note also a mounted traverse map (with craters visible), directly above the Command & Display Console. The chevron pattern of the tire tread can be clearly seen on the right rear tire, facilitated by the aft 1/3rd segment of the fender having come off at some point.
A spectacular photograph.
And, per the ALSJ:
Buddy Secondary Life Support System (BSLSS):
www.workingonthemoon.com/WOTM-BSLSS.html
"...Frame from Charlie Duke's Station 10 Prime pan, showing John Young aligning the high-gain antenna. The object at the upper left that includes an arc of white spots is the rake basket under unusual lighting conditions. The magnetometer tripod is next right with its ref/orange ribbon cable. The BSLSS bag hangs from the back of the LMP seat."
www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a16/AS16-117-18818HR.jpg
Outstanding:
dahp.wa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/nominations/WHR...
Credit: Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation website