JOHN YOUNG (APOLLO 16)

(J)Whats the most noticeable thing about this picture? The lack of stars! Due to the lack of atmosphere on the moon every star in the sky should be crystal clear. NASA claims that the sun was overpowering the light of the stars.

(K) If you look, the plaque with 'UNITED STATES' writen on it is clearly visable, the the gold foil surounding it, with reflects 99.9% of light, is in near darkness. Studio lights highlighting this area or 'touching up' after the photo was taken could have caused this effect.