The mission was crewed by three brave astronauts: Pete Conrad, Alan Bean, and Alan L. Lovell.
Pete Conrad, the mission commander, was an experienced test pilot.
Alan Bean was the lunar module pilot.
Alan L. Lovell was the command module pilot.
The Apollo 12 mission was notable for being the first to use the Lunar Roving Vehicle, which allowed the astronauts to drive on the moon's surface.
The astronauts had to use a special gold-coated antenna for communication with Mission Control.
The crew of Apollo 12 carried 75 pounds of scientific equipment, including seismometers and solar wind collectors.
They also brought 45 pounds of cameras.
They had 45 pounds of photographic equipment.
The Apollo 12 crew was the third mission to use a computer.
They used the onboard computer to control the spacecraft, including the lunar landing.
They also used the computer to control the lunar rover.