| NASA Center: |
Johnson Space Center |
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| Image # : |
AS17-145-22157 |
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| Date : |
12/12/1972
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Title
Schmitt Covered with Lunar Dirt
Full Description
Geologist-Astronaut Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17 lunar module pilot,
uses an adjustable sampling scoop to retrieve lunar samples during the
second extravehicular activity (EVA-2), at Station 5 at the Taurus-
Littrow landing site. The cohesive nature of the lunar soil is born
out by the "dirty" appearance of Schmitt's space suit.
A gnomon is atop the large rock in the foreground. The gnomon is a
stadia rod mounted on a tripod, and serves as an indicator of the
gravitational vector and provides accurate vertical reference and
calibrated length for determining size and position of objects in
near-field photographs. The color scale of blue, orange and green is
used to accurately determine color for photography. The rod of it is
18 inches long.
The scoop Dr. Schmitt is using is 11 3/4 inches long and is attached
to a tool extension which adds a potential 30 inches of length to the
scoop. The pan portion, blocked in this view, has a flat bottom,
flanged on both sides with a partial cover on the top. It is used to
retrieve sand, dust and lunar samples too small for the tongs. The pan
and the adjusting mechanism are made of stainless steel and the handle
is made of aluminum.
Keywords
Apollo 17 Harrison Schmitt Jack Schmitt Taurus-Littrow Moonwalk
Subject Category
EVAs-Moonwalk, Apollo 17,
Reference Numbers
- Center:
JSC
- Center Number:
AS17-145-22157
- GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-001124
Source Information
- Creator/Photographer: NASA Eugene Cernan
- Original Source: DIGITAL
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