Unidentified Photographer
Two views depicting the Lunar Module and the Saturn Rocket SIVB third stage seen during transposition and docking maneuver, Apollo 15, August 1971. The second print numbered 'NASA AS15-91-12337' (NASA MSC) in red on the recto l.l. margin. One vintage chromogenic print on resin-coated Kodak paper and one vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper, each with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image sizes to 7 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. (19.8 x 18.9 cm), unmatted.
Condition: Good.

N.B. The CSM separated from the SIVB stage of the Saturn V rocket approximately 30 minutes after the trans-lunar injection burn and revolved to examine the LM (still attached to the SIVB stage) whose top hatch, used for docking, is clearly visible. Particles released from the vehicles during separation shine against the blackness of space causing the 'firefly' phenomenon (first image). Then the Command Module docked with the LM (second image) whose radar antenna is clearly visible. The NASA negative number of the first photograph is AS15-91-12331.
Estimate $400-600


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