The surface of the Moon, 1967.

Photograph taken by Surveyor 3, which was launched on 17th April, 1967. This supposedly colour picture was constructed using three colour filters and three black and white negatives. Surveyor 3 landed in the area of the Moon known as the Ocean of Storms and made the first excavation on the lunar surface using an on-board scoop. The Surveyor programme was one of three precursor unmanned lunar exploration programmes designed to pave the way for the Apollo manned Moon landings.