Calculating Shadow Length Shadow length = 7 m ÷ tan(14°) ≈ 28 meters.
Camera Height and Horizon Distance
The camera sits 1.5 meters above the lunar surface.
Visibility and Surface Reflectance
Despite the horizon’s distance, it becomes indistinguishable in the photo after about
30 meters
.
Apollo 11 Landing Site Confirmation
The image geometry and lighting conditions match the Apollo 11 landing site at
09:54 UTC, July 20, 1969
.