NASA Photo ID: AS09-20-3128 File Name: 10075069.jpg
Film Type: 70mm Date Taken: 03/12/69
Title: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina area as seen from Apollo 9
Description:
Cape Hatteras, North Carolina area as photographed from the Apollo 9
spacecraft during its earth-orbital mission. The photograph was taken
during the spacecraft's 136th revolution of the earth. Cape Lookout is near
bottom of picture. Cape Hatteras juts the farthest out into the Atlantic.
Largest inland body of water is Pamlico Sound; and to the north of it is
Arbemarle Sound.
Subject terms:
APOLLO 9
APOLLO PROJECT
COASTS
EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)
NORTH CAROLINA
ONBOARD ACTIVITIES
PHOTOGRAPHY
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