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BNA/LION · 21 July 2019, 04:24 AM

In July 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first two people to step foot on the moon.

Now, 50 years on, it’s amazing how far the space program has come – and how far we have left to go.

RW16610 · 21 July 2019, 05:18 AM

An incredible achievement and many more will come in the future. I've always been fascinated with anything space related.

timedate · 21 July 2019, 07:00 AM

As per the other thread, its the greatest thing that ever happened, in my opinion.

i had a drink tonight to nasa and all of the astronauts and staff, the achievement of 50 years ago gives me hope for the future.

Dr. Robert · 21 July 2019, 07:55 AM

Happy 50th moon anniversary! I'm gonna have some Tang & vodka

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Boothroyd · 21 July 2019, 10:48 AM

I remember that day very well, and what I was doing at 3:17PM Central and 9:56PM Central as they landed and then walked on the moon.

A photo was published today that had not yet been seen by the public (screen grab from a frame of HD film in NASA archives). This is Neil Armstrong just after he stepped onto the moon. You can see he has only left a few footprints at this point. First photo that shows his face, as his sun-visor was not down at this moment. They only found this yesterday in re-examing footage. Almost all photos from the moonwalk show Aldrin, not Armstrong, so this is a very notable shot.

Rebel · 21 July 2019, 10:49 AM

incontrol · 21 July 2019, 11:55 AM

Such an awesome and spell binding achievement. I watched as a kid and will never forget that day.

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Chrislec · 21 July 2019, 01:42 PM

Interestingly, Armstrong first stepped on the moon at 02:56UTC.
Omega announced the new 321 Speedmaster just today at 02:56UTC ! Great idea !

Exactly 50 years after.

77T · 21 July 2019, 09:38 PM

Are those slices of moon rocks in the subdials?

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77T · 21 July 2019, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

I remember that day very well, and what I was doing at 3:17PM Central and 9:56PM Central as they landed and then walked on the moon.

A photo was published today that had not yet been seen by the public (screen grab from a frame of HD film in NASA archives). This is Neil Armstrong just after he stepped onto the moon. You can see he has only left a few footprints at this point. First photo that shows his face, as his sun-visor was not down at this moment. They only found this yesterday in re-examing footage. Almost all photos from the moonwalk show Aldrin, not Armstrong, so this is a very notable shot.

The backstory on Andy Saunders and how that shot was made is interesting...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...iant-leap.html

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RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	An incredible achievement and many more will come in the future. I've always been fascinated with anything space related.

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timedate - Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: uk Posts: 1,001	As per the other thread, its the greatest thing that ever happened, in my opinion. i had a drink tonight to nasa and all of the astronauts and staff, the achievement of 50 years ago gives me hope for the future.

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Chrislec "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Shanghai Watch: 16610 Posts: 206	Interestingly, Armstrong first stepped on the moon at 02:56UTC. Omega announced the new 321 Speedmaster just today at 02:56UTC ! Great idea ! Exactly 50 years after.

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