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Earth Pictures - Earth from Apollo 8

From Nick Greene, for About.com

Earth from Apollo 8

Earth from Apollo 8

NASA Apollo
This is how the Earth looked as photographed from a point near the Moon by the Apollo 8 astronauts. The Earth fills less than one percent of the frame exposed through 80mm lens. North is approximately vertical. Kinda lonely, isn't it?

Discover Earth's companion. Check out these images in our Moon Pictures Gallery.

Our Geology Guide also has some great links to Earth Images from Space. Check them out.

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