Pictures of Neil Armstrong on the Moon

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Here are some pictures of Neil Armstrong on the moon. You can make any of these images into your computer desktop wallpaper. Just click on an image to enlarge it, and then choose “Set as Desktop Background”.

Neil Armstrong on the Lunar Surface

Here’s an image of the Apollo 11 mission commander and 1st man on the moon, Neil Armstrong while working in the Lunar Module. This photo was just one of the few shots of astronauts standing at the surface of the moon.

Neil A. Armstrong inside the Lunar Module after EVA

This is an image of Astronaut Neil Armstrong taken inside the Lunar Module after the extravehicular activity on July 20, 1969. The Lunar Module is designed to carry the astronauts from lunar orbit to the surface of the moon and back.

Apollo 11 Mission image - Lunar Module at Tranquility Base

This image shows the shadow of Neil Armstrong as he took a photo of the Lunar Module currently standing at the Tranquility Base. Neil Armstrong is the Commander of the Apollo 11 mission.

Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong

Here’s an image of Neil Armstrong taken while he was descending down the ladder of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module. This image was acquired from a live telecast by a camera installed at the lunar surface.

The deployment of the flag of the United States on the surface of the Moon

Here’s a nice image of Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin while they were deploying the American flag at the lunar surface symbolizing America’s feat of conquering the moon. Michael Collins remained in orbit inside the Command Module.

We have written many articles about Neil Armstrong for Universe Today. Here are more information about Neil Armstrong, and here are some Apollo 11 photos.

If you’d like more info about Neil Armstrong’s space missions, the best place to look is the Apollo 11 Mission Webpage. I also recommend you check out the Gemini 8 Project Webpage.

We’ve recorded many episodes of Astronomy Cast, including one about Moon Exploration. Check it out, Episode 114: The Moon, Part 2 – Exploration of the Moon.

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