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Dave LeClair

The Artemis II crew just took these breathtaking photos of Earth — and they used an iPhone 17 Pro Max

Christina H Koch's selfie on the Artemis II with the Earth in the background.

One of the most fun parts about humans returning to the moon for the first time in decades is the photos they take along the way. And while many of the pictures are taken with full-size cameras, many are also being taken with one of the best smartphone cameras.

The Artemis II crew is circling the moon with an iPhone 17 Pro Max, capturing stunning photos that show just what Apple's device is capable of doing.

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