"CURVED CONTAINER" by MarsX3D
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“CURVED CONTAINER” by MarsX3D
Curiosity Sol 1419 SE-S - PDS by Neville Thompson
Link: http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/197121/snapshots/622746
Today’s Context View has something casting a long shadow in the lower right-hand corner.
The Detail View reveals the source of the shadow: a long, narrow stone about five feet long rests against a curved container! The “container” appears to be hollow with a perfectly-rectangular opening, a pointed lip on the left side. Given the presumed weight of the large stone resting atop the anomaly, it is safe to assume the “container” is made of rugged material, perhaps stone or more likely, metal. It shows no indication of deformation or bending from the stone’s weight.
What was its purpose? A protective cap for an industrial pulley/belt assembly? Why the round end? This is a strange one indeed, but clearly a manufactured item. It would be interesting to learn how this anomaly and the boulder that pins it to the sandcame to rest in the position they did!
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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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