Michael Collins

Michael Collins

Michael Collins Eileen Doughty Vienna, Virginia, USA Artist Statement I’ve long been fascinated by Collins being the first human to be utterly alone, while on the far side of the moon. Collins recalled that Armstrong, Aldrin, and 3 billion people were...
Far Side Geology

Far Side Geology

Far Side Geology Eileen Doughty Vienna, Virginia, USA Artist Statement The far side of the moon is utterly unfamiliar to most of us. It is very different from the side of the moon that faces us, lacking the large maria (seas), instead covered completely by craters....
Apollo IV

Apollo IV

Apollo IV Eileen Doughty Vienna, Virginia, USA Artist Statement Apollo IV, an unmanned mission, was the first to use the big Saturn V rocket, powerful enough to reach lunar orbit. It also tested the heat shield on the capsule during reentry. Since this mission did not...