Testing the Lunar Rover
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David Scott tests the steering mechanisms of the Lunar Rover before the EVA-2 traverse.
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Apollo 15 Map and Image Library
August 1, 1971
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EVA 2
Lunar Rover at Start of EVA 2
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A photo of David Scott on the Lunar Rover at the start of the EVA-2 traverse.
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Apollo 15 Map and Image Library
August 1, 1971
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EVA 2
Lunar Rover Closeup during EVA 2
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A photo of David Scott next to the Lunar Rover. There is a set of individual sample bags hanging from the bottom of his camera, and the traverse maps hooked to the accessory staff are visible (NASA).
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August 1, 1971
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EVA 2
Genesis Rock Discovery
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Jim Irwin breaks off a sample of the Genesis Rock during EVA 2.
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Apollo 15 Map and Image Library
August 1, 1971
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A map of the EVA 2 route can be found here (source: NASA): https://history.nasa.gov/alsj/a15/a15eva2trv.jpg
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EVA 2, Mons Hadley Delta, Genesis Rock
Location of Genesis Rock
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The Genesis Rock is discovered and photographed on Mt. Hadley Delta during EVA 2.
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EVA 2, Mt. Hadley Delta, Genesis Rock
Mt Hadley Left Flank
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A photo of Mt. Hadley, showing the lower portions of the mountain's left flank (NASA).
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August 1, 1971
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EVA 2
Distant Lunar Module
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This photo shows the Lunar Module (LM) as seen from Station 6, with the Pluton Crater in the background. The Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP) site is to the left of the LM. According to NASA, this photo is David Scott's favorite (NASA).
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Apollo 15 Map and Image Library
August 1, 1971
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EVA 2
Swann's Leading Edge
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A photo of the hill immediately south of Mt. Hadley. At 144:50:48, Dave Scott refers to this feature as the "forward, leading edge of Swann Mountain", but may have meant the 'leading edge of the Swann Range' (NASA; more details on this below).
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Apollo 15 Map and Image Library
August 1, 1971
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More information about the names used to refer to this location can be found here: https://history.nasa.gov/alsj/a15/a15BigRockMtn.html
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EVA 2
Mt. Hadley West Face
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A photo of the west face of Mt. Hadley, showing the "high water marks" at the base of the mountain. Photos AS15-84- 11309 to 11315 are part of a vertical sequence taken by Dave Scott (NASA).
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Apollo 15 Map and Image Library
August 1, 1971
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A vertical composition of photos AS15-84- 11309 to 11315 can be viewed here:
https://history.nasa.gov/alsj/a15/a15-11309-15.jpg
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EVA 2
Mt. Hadley's Linear Features
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A photo of the west face of Mt. Hadley, showing the linear features of the mountain. Photos AS15-84- 11309 to 11315 are part of a vertical sequence taken by Dave Scott (NASA).
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Apollo 15 Map and Image Library
August 1, 1971
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A vertical composition of photos AS15-84- 11309 to 11315 can be viewed here:
https://history.nasa.gov/alsj/a15/a15-11309-15.jpg
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EVA 2