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This 16 December, 1992 NASA file image captured 8 days after its encounter with Earth, the Galileo spacecraft looked back from a distance of about 6.2 million kilometers (3.9 million miles) to capture this remarkable view of the Moon in orbit about Earth. The composite photograph was constructed from images taken through visible (violet, red) and near- infrared filters. The Moon is in the foreground; its orbital path is from left to right. Brightly colored Earth contrasts strongly with the Moon, which reacts only about one-third as much sunlight as our world. To improve the visibility of both bodies, contrast and color have been computer enhanced. At the bottom of Earths disk, Antarctica is visible through clouds. The Moons far side can also be seen. The shadowy indentation in the Moons dawn terminator--the boundary between its dark and lit sides--is the South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the largest and oldest lunar impact features. AFP PHOTO/ NASA / AFP PHOTO / NASA / NASA
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This breathtaking photo print, captured by the Galileo spacecraft on 16 December 1992, offers a mesmerizing view of our celestial neighbors. From a distance of approximately 6.2 million kilometers (3.9 million miles) away, Galileo turned its lens towards Earth and immortalized this extraordinary image. In the foreground stands the Moon, gracefully orbiting around our planet. Its desolate surface is beautifully juxtaposed against the vibrant hues of Earth, which shines brightly in comparison. The composite photograph combines visible (violet, red) and near-infrared filters to enhance both bodies' visibility. As we gaze at Earth's disk, we can spot Antarctica peeking through clouds at the bottom—a testament to our planet's diverse landscapes. Meanwhile, on the far side of the Moon lies an intriguing shadowy indentation known as the South Pole-Aitken Basin—the result of one of history's largest and oldest lunar impacts. NASA has skillfully enhanced contrast and color in this image to provide us with an even more awe-inspiring sight than what was originally captured by Galileo's lens. It serves as a reminder of humanity's insatiable curiosity about space and our eternal fascination with worlds beyond our own. This remarkable print from NASA allows us to marvel at the beauty and intricacies of our cosmic neighborhood—an enduring testament to human exploration and scientific discovery that continues to inspire generations across time.
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