Nov 27 1969
From The Space Library
Geologists at Lunar Receiving Laboratory examined several large, dust-covered, crystalline rocks from first box of Apollo 12 lunar samples. Largest rock weighed 3-4 lbs and was 5 in long and 41/2 in thick. (Rossiter, W Star, 11/27/69, A4)
NASA released first photos taken by Apollo 12 astronauts on and near lunar surface, including color stills and 16-mm film showing solar eclipse, LM descent to moon, astronauts walking on moon, and LM separating from CSM. Still photos showed closeup of Ocean of Storms, bleak, dull-gray area strewn with rocks and sprinkled with footprints and an astronaut inspecting Surveyor III, with LM in background at top of crater rim. (AP, NYT, 11/28/69, 32)
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