Terms and conditions of use
Instrument called Gnomon to determine size and distance of objects on moon
1969
Medium
gelatin silver photograph on aluminum
Measurements
49.0 × 39.0 cm (image and sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Photimport, 1971
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Moon
Inscription
printed in silver (in image) on paper label l.l.: HASSELBAND
printed on support reverse u.l.: 50 / The instrument above, a gnomon, is used to determine the / size and distance of objects. The length of the shadow / can also be used to establish the sun's latitude and, ac- / cordingly, the exact spot on the moon at which the picture / was taken. It also has a grey scale to help in arriving at the / correct exposures. Apollo XII, November 1969. Hasselblad 500EL Data Camera. / (text repeated in German / French / Swedish) / COURTESY OF NASA.
Accession Number
PH398-1971
Department
International Photography
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