4 Tweets 1 reads Jan 22, 2023
54 years ago #Today, one of the most famous images ever taken was snapped from the orbit of the Moon. Now known as "Earthrise", with modern digital technology, the iconic image -- originally in black and white -- has been remastered ow.ly
β€œThe vast loneliness up here of the Moon is awe inspiring, and it makes you realize just what you have back there on Earth. The Earth from here is a grand oasis to the big vastness of space.” β€” Apollo 8 astronaut Jim Lovell buff.ly #Apollo8 #54YearsAgoToday
54 years ago #Today, Apollo 8 entered the lunar orbit. Humans are in orbit around another world for the first time. This is the third TV live broadcast. A #Christmas gift: human eyes see the Moon up close bit.ly
Β«Good night, good luck, a Merry #Christmas and God bless all of you, all of you on the good EarthΒ»
The iconic broadcast from the Moon's orbit held 54 years ago #Today by the crew of #Apollo8
[full video: ow.ly]

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