NASA Photo ID: AS09-22-3436 File Name: 10075064.jpg
Film Type: 70mm Date Taken: 03/09/69
Title: Los Angeles-Long Beach area of Southern California as seen from Apollo 9
Description:
Los Angeles-Long Beach area of southern California as photographed from the
Apollo 9 spacecraft during its earth-orbital mission. The photograph was
taken during its 92nd revolution of the Earth. Santa Catalina Island is
located off the coast. The California coastline is visible from San
Clemente northward to Point Dume. Clouds cover most of the San Gabriel
Mountains around Los Angeles.
Subject terms:
APOLLO 9
APOLLO PROJECT
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
COASTS
EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)
ONBOARD ACTIVITIES
PHOTOGRAPHY
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