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Apollo 17: H. Schmitt collects lunar samples
author: Nasa/Novapix
reference: e-apo17-30059
Image Size 300 DPI: 52 * 19 cm
Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot, collects lunar rake samples at Station 1 during the first Apollo 17 Extravehicular Activity (EVA-1) at the Taurus-Littrow landing site. This panorama was taken by astronaut Eugene Cernan, commander. The lunar rake, an Apollo lunar geology hand tool, is used to collect discrete samples of rocks and rock chips ranging in size from one-half inch (1.3 centimeter) to one inch (2.5 centimeter). 11 December 1972.
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