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Earthrise: Recreating the Iconic Apollo 8 Photo - AGU Third Pod from the Sun

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Explore the iconic Earthrise photograph and its recreation in this 31-minute AGU podcast episode. Delve into the historic moment when Apollo 8 astronauts first witnessed Earth rising over the Moon's horizon, capturing a powerful image that sparked environmental awareness. Learn how NASA programmer Ernie Wright meticulously recreated and animated this pivotal scene using advanced 3D technology and data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Discover the process of collaborating with the original Apollo 8 crew to accurately depict the spacecraft's motion and solve the mystery of who took the famous photo. Gain insights into the impact of this image on the environmental movement and the first Earth Day. Explore topics such as the Moon's far side, data experimentation, and the implications for future lunar missions.

Syllabus

Intro
Earthrise
The surprise
The far side
Experimenting with the data
Motion of the spacecraft
Roll maneuver
Controversy
Virtual Moon
Future Astronauts


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