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Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA

1972-12-11

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AS17-134-20425 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot, collects lunar rake samples at Station 1 during the first Apollo 17 extravehicular activity (EVA) at the Taurus-Littrow landing site. This picture 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).

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  • Title: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples during EVA
  • Date Created: 1972-12-11
  • Rights: JSC
  • Album: rlobrie1
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