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Apollo 17
View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72255

A close-up view of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72255 which was brought back from the lunar surface by the final team of Apollo astronauts. The rock weighs 461.2 grams and measures 2.5x9x10.5 centimeters. The light grey breccia is sub-rounded on all faces except the top and north sides.



Catalog Date: 18 January 1972
Film Type: 4x5
NASA image: S73-16007


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