NASA Photo ID: AS16-122-19533      File Name: 10075872.jpg
Film Type: 70mm                    Date Taken: 04/23/72
Title: Ascent stage of Apollo 16 Lunar Module approaches Command/Service modules
Description:
The ascent stage of the Apollo 16 Lunar Module (LM) approaches the 
Command/Service modules (CSM) during rendezvous, with a contrasting 
background of darkness and the moon's Sea of Fertility (Mare Fecundatatis). 
Taken from the CSM, the photo show the aft side of the LM during a yaw 
maneuver. Note the buckled thermal panels. Messier and Messier A (right 
center) are among the most readily identifiable features on the surface 
below.               
Subject terms:
APOLLO 16 FLIGHT                        
APOLLO PROJECT                          
COMMAND MODULES                         
LUNAR MODULE                            
LUNAR MODULE ASCENT STAGE               
LUNAR ORBITS                            
LUNAR SURFACE                           
ONBOARD ACTIVITIES                      
RENDEZVOUS                              
SERVICE MODULES                         

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