Remembering the First Moon Landing

 "Lunar Generations" 

Did you see a telecast of the landing of the lunar module of Apollo 11?  It doesn't seem like fifty years since Neil Armstrong first stepped on to the surface of the moon on that momentous occasion.

I remember being among the crowd clustered around the window of a shop in Melbourne during my lunchtime break.  I felt so fortunate to be able to see this amazing event.

My son, also Neil, has been fascinated with Space since his very young days.  Encouraged by his Dad, he built a telescope while in High School and joined the Astronomical Society of Victoria in his early teens.

Over the years, he has become an accomplished astrophotographer and has sophisticated cameras, telescope and equipment suitable for this absorbing hobby.  He has won several awards for his photography.

Last night he was chosen winner for the award of best photograph in the category "Memories of Apollo" at the annual David Malin Awards.


David's comments -
"It is the simplicity and sincerity in this image that shines out, appearing to pass the message of Apollo 11 from the generation that went to the Moon to a representative of the generation that may yet return there. This is both beautifully lit and perfectly composed”

You can see more about the event and the wonderful entries which won each of the categories.