Never-before-seen photos of the Apollo missions: This is what they looked like after restoration

Apollo 11 Mission. (Photo: NASA)

Now most people are waiting for the next release attempt Artemis, inevitably recalling man’s first trips to the moon. Millions of people around the world watched how on television Neil Armstrong I took that first big step.

And those who couldn’t watch it live, were able to watch several films later. The problem is, they don’t have the perfect solution. It is not for nothing that neither the time nor the space is very favorable for obtaining a high-resolution image.

However, one of the leading experts in digital restoration Pot, Andy Sanders, He worked hard Edit them bit by bit Until we get retouched photos that can give a clear idea of ​​what happened during the trip Apollo.

Charlie Duke, one of the astronauts who traveled to the moon with Apollo 16, said that what he saw in the photographs was exactly what he remembered seeing with his own eyes. So, Infobae readers and anyone can navigate through Saunders’s satellite image.

All can be found in his book Apollo reorganized, recently published by Penguin. However, you can start by enjoying these 5 images that Infobae presents below:

1. A truly mind-blowing difference

One of the photos from the book that Sanders made public is one in which he compares himself Buzz AldrinExcited about the moon landing on Apollo 11 before and after the remake.

Not only does it have tons of great colors, but every detail is perfect.

(Photo: NASA/JSC/ASU/Andy Saunders)
(Photo: NASA/JSC/ASU/Andy Saunders)

2. There was also a place to take selfies on the moon

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Today, selfie has become a part of daily life. But in the past they were made especially for special occasions. And few are more special than being one of the first men to set foot on the moon.

That is why, Buzz Aldrin He took this photo in which you can see a small part of the open space around him reflected in the view of his helmet.

(Photo: NASA/JSC/ASU/Andy Saunders)
(Photo: NASA/JSC/ASU/Andy Saunders)

3. Two cameras capture images of elements on the moon

Russell Schweigart Y David Scott A series of pre-lunar maneuvers were performed aboard Apollo 9. Past trips have produced some interesting photos like this one, in which Schweigard Scott can be seen reflected in his helmet.

Astronaut helmets have been found to be a good resource for making photographs more interesting.

(Photo: NASA/JSC/ASU/Andy Saunders)
(Photo: NASA/JSC/ASU/Andy Saunders)

4. Souvenirs that stayed on the moon

The Apollo missions went to the moon with plenty of supplies, from the Wright brothers’ plane debris to tree seeds, as well as a small flag and a commemorative plaque concept to distribute to NASA’s supporting nations. project.

Most of these materials are returned to Earth. However, some still exist. Some of them, etc Family photo of Charlie DukeSanders can also be seen in remastered footage.

(Photo: NASA/JSC/ASU/Andy Saunders)
(Photo: NASA/JSC/ASU/Andy Saunders)

5. Memorable landscape of the moon

Apollo 17 was the last moon landing. During this work, they captured a stunning image of the Selenium landscape, which perfectly revealed the details of the remaster.

(Photo: NASA/JSC/ASU/Andy Saunders)
(Photo: NASA/JSC/ASU/Andy Saunders)

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