The LRO was designed to take detailed pictures of the Moon, look for possible future landing sites, and eventually creating a detailed lunar map. The LRO has just entered low polar orbit approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) above the lunar surface and has taken an image of the Apollo 17 landing site. The image resolution is 50 cm per pixel. Stunning resolution.

The descent stage of the lunar module Challenger is clearly visible.  The descent stage deck is 8 pixels across (4 meters) and was abandoned on 14 December 1972.

Apollo 17 Landing Site

LRO Image of Apollo 17

Now if you know someone who believes that we have never been to the Moon, don’t bother using this to convince them otherwise. Despite seeing the flag and the clear tracks made by the astronauts the source of both claims is the same.  

For me however, this is simply cool.