then who took the video footage (it certainly does't look as if it's from the perspective of Aldrin, who was still on the ladder/in the LEM??)
2006-10-01 14:54:57 · 8 answers · asked by Matt 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The first video was taken by a camera mounted on the outside of the LM. Armstrong activated it himself by pulling a string that was attached to it and tied off at the top of the ladder. Later, when both astronauts were on the surface, they took the camera off the LM and put it on a tripod a few yards away looking back at the LM.
2006-10-01 15:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Neil pulled a cable release which allowed the video camera to swing down so it could film his descent.
Those who are interested in the moon will enjoy the lunar observing group at
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/lunar-observing/
However I should add that this is only for those who truly enjoy the moon, and not for conspiracy nuts.
Chuck Taylor
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/lunar-observing/
2006-10-01 22:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by chucktaylor3us 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The man on the moon held the camera while Armstrong climbed down. When it was all done, they celebrated. They had a bar-b-q, drank beer and watched the shooting stars. Now THAT is the honest truth. *rolls eyes*
2006-10-01 23:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by Scorpio 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The Martians helped us out on that one.
2006-10-01 22:02:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Never really thought about it. Good Question. Maybe it was on a rover.
2006-10-01 22:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by suz' 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
it was a fixed camera that filmed it
2006-10-01 21:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by wizard 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The moon exploration was a hoax.
2006-10-01 22:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by itguru5354 1 · 0⤊ 7⤋
did you ever think it might of been a reanactment?
2006-10-01 22:01:28 · answer #8 · answered by justin b 1 · 0⤊ 6⤋