Christmas Eve at the Moon: Apollo 8's Historic Message Beamed to Earth Today in 1968

On Dec. 24, 1968, the Apollo 8 astronauts beamed home gorgeous images of Earth as seen from lunar orbit, read some verses from the book of Genesis and wished folks around the world a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

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Brings back memories, I watched the broadcast live on TV. Also Apollo 11 landing. I celebrated the 50th year of Apollo 11 by viewing the Apollo 11 lunar landing area and craters with my telescope at 0330 :) There was quite a celebration on the Mall at DC too with the Washington Monument all lit up. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah folks. Just broke some Forum rules here :)
 
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this has been a great X mas eve sight
 
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