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   Why is Earthrise so famous?

   • More than 50 years after it was shot, Earthrise continues to be seen as one of the most iconic environmental photographs ever taken. On Christmas Eve, 1968 the crew of Apollo 8 captured a spectacular sight as they orbited the Moon: the illuminated Earth appearing above the barren lunar horizon. The Nasa astronauts were awestruck by what they saw.

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   Why is the Earthrise photo important?

   • Because of its history and powerful message, the Earthrise photo continues to ignite environmental awareness. "It shows the Earth that we all live on, a little blue sphere set within this black expanse," says Pritchard. "It suggests everything from fragility to our uniqueness."

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   How has the Earthrise image changed the world?

   • The human population has doubled in the 50 years since the Earthrise image, resulting in habitat destruction, the spread of pest species and wildfires spurred by climate warming. Every year, our actions endanger more species. Earth’s climate has undergone enormous changes in the five decades since the Earthrise photo was taken.

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   What did Earthrise reveal about Earth?

   • Earthrise showed us that Earth is a connected system, and any changes made to this system potentially affect the whole of the planet. Although the Apollo missions sought to reveal the Moon, they also powerfully revealed the limits of our own planet.

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   Did NASA plan the Earthrise picture?

   • Detailed research I've conducted in NASA's archives has revealed more clearly how much planning lay behind these dramatic moments. The famous Earthrise picture, a wonky snap taken in a hurry, was improvised, but it had been anticipated. After entering lunar orbit, they nearly missed seeing the Earth.

   'This must be what God sees': The inside story of 'Earthrise,' the most

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   What is a restored 'Earthrise' photo?

   • A restored "Earthrise" photo, recently colored by experts using the later shots as a reference, conveys the stunning sight beheld by the astronauts. This shot, revealing the Earth as a majestic but fragile oasis. As Lovell mused: "The loneliness out here is awe-inspiring … it makes us realize what you have back on Earth."

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2. www.nationalgeographic.com › science › articleApollo 8 at 50: How the 'Earthrise' photo changed the world

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   Dec 21, 2018 · It changed everything. The famous Christmas Eve snapshot took 90 seconds to make and kicked off five decades of awareness of our planet’s beauty and fragility. Apollo 8, the first mission to carry...

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Nasa. The famous Earthrise picture captured by Apollo astronauts has helped to inspire awe by giving us perspective of humanity's place in the Universe (Credit: Nasa) More than 50 years...

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5. theconversation.com › earthrise-a-photo-thatEarthrise, a photo that changed the world - The Conversation

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   Dec 20, 2018 · NASA. Despite not being the “first” image of the Earth from our Moon, Earthrise is special. It was directly witnessed by the astronauts as well as being captured by the camera. It elegantly...

6. joshdruding.com › blog › 2020/5/4Why “Earthrise” is the Most Influential Photo Ever Taken ...

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   May 5, 2020 · Apollo 8’s historic journey to the moon, which resulted in the now infamous photo called “Earthrise,” was a mission deemed impossible. Many feared it would end in catastrophic failure and become an eerily fitting end to such a horrific year.

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8. www.engadget.com › 2018/12/24-earthrise-50-years50 years ago, 'Earthrise' inspired the environmental movement

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   The most famous photo ever taken from space, Earthrise, is 50 years old today. It's so iconic that we now take it for granted, but it may have had a greater impact on humanity than any...

9. aperture.org › earthrise-changed-way-see-worldHow "Earthrise" Changed the Way We See The World - Aperture

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   Jul 17, 2019 · One of the most influential environmental photographs ever taken almost didn’t happen. In this excerpt from Seeing Science: How Photography Reveals the Universe, Marvin Heiferman tells the story of William Anders’s Earthrise.

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    Nov 27, 2023 · The iconic Earthrise image from the astronauts of NASA's Apollo 8 mission taken on Dec. 24, 1968.(Image credit: NASA) The recent death of Frank Borman, commander of Nasa ’s Apollo 8 mission in...