Moonwalkers

Home by Christmas, 1972

This famous photo was taken aboard the Apollo XVII command module America in December, 1972 as the final Apollo flight was embarking from Earth for what was to become the longest and most successful mission to the Moon's Taurus-Littrow region. It has been called the "most significant photo of the 20th Century". This is the only human-witnessed full Earth, the African and Antarctic continents plainly visible. It was summer in the Southern hemisphere, and winter in the North. Apollo 17 was the only mission to view the Earth in this full phase, and even modern weather satellites cannot duplicate this extreme southern view, as they are in equatorial orbits.

This framed color glossy photograph was reproduced from a NASA transparency. It is double matted and framed in a heavy 1 1/2"-wide glossy black anodized (not painted) black frame, with sturdy, clear plexiglass, and ready to hang. The framing job is top notch--even though we didn't do it!

This was originally a product of a now-defunct company called Space Focus, who turned over their remaining inventory (less than 300) of these beautiful unsigned, framed photos to Captain Cernan. He then called us to see if we would be interested in offering them to our customers.

"If you'll autograph them," we said. "No problem," said Cernan, and personally flew to our Tucson gallery to sign them. Our staff gleefully disassembled each one, then reassembled them with a fresh, bold, shining silver autograph from the last man to walk the Moon.

Thus, we are offering is this stunning photo, autographed by the interplanetary photographer. It is a large, crisp, colorful image of the final full Earth of the golden age of space exploration--the Apollo Moon landings. The finished size is a little over 27" square. An impressive piece for home, office, or boardroom.

We are the exclusive dealers, and the autograph is certified authentic. We even have a photo of Captain Cernan signing the piece in our shop, which is included on the certificate of authenticity. Captain Cernan also includes some of his personal thoughts on the photo. Quantity is limited.