NASA, Photo of an "Apollo 16" crew member working on the moon

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 17

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The 31 boxes in this collection contain a variety of subjects and media. The collection encompasses Dr. Stuhlinger's work at NASA as well as housing a number of familial and personal effects such as photographs and diaries.

Dates

Creation: 2019-03-08

Creator

From the Collection: Stuhlinger, Ernst (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives and Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Extent

From the Collection: 32.5 Linear feet (33 boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

There is a description of the photo taped to the back, which says, "Far Ultraviolet Camera/Spectroscope positioned for earth observations and star sightings from the lunar surface (Descartes landing site). The object is mapping of interplanetary, interstellar and intergalactic hydrogen. The American flag, Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., and the Lunar Module are seen in the background."