"BOAT DISSECTION" by MarsX3D

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Written by David Gannett

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“BOAT DISSECTION” by MarsX3D

Curiosity Sol 1355 M-100 S-SW PDS by Neville Thompson

Link: http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/195648/snapshots/623107

Boats, assorted maritime artifacts, docks and more have been found by researchers pouring over what was once an ocean planet much like earth. Our Context View reveals an interesting chunk of something down in the left-hand corner that needs a closer look.

The Detail View shows us something remarkable. I personally believe it is part of a boat, perhaps the stern section that broke apart as it sank. Take a good look at it, examining each and every piece. As far as I’m concerned it looks like a cutaway, a dissection if you will, of a boat stern. 

Now take a look at the various Locator Dots in the image. In the upper left, what could be a superstructure to a portion of the boat. In the lower left corner, two angular pieces that show non-fractal properties, possibly deck plating. In the right-hand corner, a smaller rectangular piece with a semi-circle cut out of its center. These are manufactured parts, folks. Not rocks.

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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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