The aypical shape of these craters has caused considerable controversy concerning the mode of origin Lunar Surface Photography Immediately after landing on the Moon, astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin prepared the lunar module for liftoff as a contingency measure. Photographs were taken through the LM window during this activity and again later on the surface. The astronauts carried out the planned sequence of activities that included deployment of various science experiments, collection of a larger sample of lunar surface material and two core-tube samples. Most of these activities were documented by 70-mm still cameras. This crater which was located near the point the Apollo 11 Lunar Module touched down on the Moon was photographed by the Apollo 11 astronauts during their lunar surface extravehicular activity.
Dark shadows obscure much of the crater wall in the background.
The object in the foreground is the Apollo 11 35mm stereo close-up camera. Note the configuration of the astronaut boot sole. Astronaut Aldrin descends the ladder to the lunar surface. The astronaut photographed his own footprint to permit later study of the lunar surface bearing strength. Notice how the footprint matches the boot sole in the second image.