NASA Photo ID: AS16-122-19533     File Name: 10075872.jpg

Film Type: 70mm cn                Date Taken: 04/23/72

Title: Ascent stage of Apollo 16 Lunar Module approaches Command/Service modules

Description:

The ascent stage of the Apollo 16 Lunar Module (LM) approaches the 
Command/Service modules (CSM) during rendezvous, with a contrasting 
background of darkness and the moon's Sea of Fertility (Mare Fecundatatis). 
Taken from the CSM, the photo show the aft side of the LM during a yaw 
maneuver. Note the buckled thermal panels. Messier and Messier A (right 
center) are among the most readily identifiable features on the surface 
below.