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Image: Apollo 15 Lunar Rover and Irwin

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Description: Image from Apollo 15, taken by Commander David Scott at the end of EVA-1. Lunar Module Pilot Jim Irwin is seen with the Lunar Roving Vehicle, with Mount Hadley in the background. Seen on the back of the Rover are two SCBs mounted on the gate, along with the rake, both pairs of tongs, the extension handle with scoop probably attached, and the penetrometer. Note that the TV camera is pointed down, in the stowed position.
Title: Apollo 15 Lunar Rover and Irwin
Credit: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a15/images15.html (direct link)
Author: NASA/David Scott
Permission: Public domain
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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