First human-taken images of the Earth from deep space (2 B&W photos, Apollo 8, 21-27 December 1968
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William Anders The Earth seen for the first time ever as a planet in space by humans (2 photos), Apollo 8, 21-27 December 1968 Vintage gelatin silver prints on fibre-based paper, 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in) [NASA photos No AS8-16-2588 and AS8-16-2593, originally shot on colour film], (2)Footnote: During the Apollo 8 mission for the first time ever Earth appeared to the astronauts as a disc - a planet seen from deep space. These images would become some of the 20th century's most famous photographs, inspiring people worldwide to consider Earth's place in the cosmos. The photograph featured on the cover and on the pages of LIFE Magazine, January 10, 1969.
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AS8-16-2588: a faint crack in lower right cornerAS8-16-2593: very goodSome age toning to both
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First human-taken images of the Earth from deep space (2 B&W photos, Apollo 8, 21-27 December 1968
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