"SHUTTLE PARKING" in X3D Stereo
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“SHUTTLE PARKING” - in X3D Stereo
Curiosity Sol 1520 M100 SE-S PDS by Neville Thompson
Link: http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/201238/snapshots/621029
How can you miss the strange object near the center of today’s context view? Its color, shape and markings stick out like a sore thumb from the surrounding geology.
Gotta get closer.
The detail view reveals something very strange indeed. Tucked under a ledge behind a small hillock, this strange item juts out into the sunlight. Its light color and reflectivity seem to indicate a metallic hull. Longitudinal ribs run the visible length of the object. A neat hole or window sits dead center in the nose. The impression is of a shuttle parked in a protected area, but prepared for quick departure should it become necessary.
I’ve tried to stretch my mind around the possibility that it’s a natural formation but frankly, my imagination doesn’t stretch that far. Metallic albedo, symmetrical geometry and its utter lack of conformity to the surrounding geology dictate intelligent design to my way of thinking.
You wanna say “rock”, that’s up to you…
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“SO, HOW DO I VIEW X3D STEREO?”
Simple! While viewing the stereo pair at a comfortable distance, gently cross your eyes (no eye-strain) until you perceive three images all the same width. The one in the center is in 3D. Just relax into it and your eyes will automatically bring it into focus. Once you have it, you will never forget how to do it. Kinda like riding a bicycle…
For another, more detailed method of viewing X3D stereo, click HERE.
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