Photographs and Interpretations

Tom R. Chambers edited/enhanced photographs made by the Apollo astronauts, and then offers his interpretations of the images.

Chambers was a research analyst in the Biological Sciences section, Lunar Receiving Laboratory during Project Apollo (1969-1972).

A few of the images follow with his interpretations.

PROJECT APOLLO: Photographs and Interpretations: Chambers, Tom R.: 9798557697705: Amazon.com: Books











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