What Makes the “Planet Earth Marble” Image So Iconic?
What Makes the “Planet Earth Marble” Image So Iconic? The “Planet Earth Marble” image, often referred to simply as the “Earth rise” or “Blue Marble,” is one of the most iconic and widely recognized photographs in human history. Captured in 1972 during NASA’s Apollo 17 mission, this striking image of Earth—seen as a glowing, blue … Read more