File:AS08-16-2593 remastered.jpg
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English: One of the first images taken by humans of the whole Earth. Photographed by the crew of Apollo 8 (probably by Bill Anders) the photo shows the Earth at a distance of about 30,000 km. North is at the top, with South America visible at the covering the bottom half center, with Africa entering into shadow. North America is at the top left. |
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https://tothemoon.ser.asu.edu/gallery/Apollo/8/Hasselblad%20500EL%2070%20mm#AS08-16-2593 https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/36019/earth-viewed-by-apollo-8 |
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This file is in the public domain in the United States because it was solely created by NASA. NASA copyright policy states that "NASA material is not protected by copyright unless noted". (See Template:PD-USGov, NASA copyright policy page or JPL Image Use Policy.) |  |
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