This frame was the very first photo he shot after setting foot on the lunar surface. It shows the lunar module strut and the jettison bag, which was used to hold empty food containers and other unwanted items.

Apollo 11: Photos by Armstrong and Aldrin

Out-takes from the cameras of the first two men on the moon reveals scientific rigor — and a bit of artistic flair

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