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Photo of the moon taken by Ranger IX

97-757 (untitled)
Accession Number
97-757
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Related Collection
HST Keywords
National Aeronautics And Space Administration; Ranger IX
Rights

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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Television picture of the Moon taken by Ranger IX prior to impact on March 24, 1965 at 06 08 20 PST. View with shadows to the left. North is at the top. Frame # last A frame. Camera A. Time 2.97 seconds before impact. Spacecraft altitude above Moon 4.5 miles. Dimensions 2.1 by 2.0 miles. Remarks: Shows several larger shallow depressions with "tree bark" texture in their walls, many dimple craters near top and left lower margins. Craters down to 40 feet in size may be seen.
Date(s)
March 24, 1965