"METALLIC INCLUSION" in X3D Stereo
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“METALLIC INCLUSION” - in X3D Stereo
Curiosity Sol 1606 M100 SW PDS by Neville Thompson
Link: http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/201201/snapshots/621744
The difference in surrounding geology is clear to see in today’s context view. Over there on the right side, something metal glints in the noonday sun.
Moving in to our detail view, it’s clear to see that the metallic item is manufactured. Perhaps it is an industrial pin turned on a lathe? Or for the more fancifully-inclined, the hilt of a light saber? Regardless, it’s metal, it’s shining in the sun, it has been worked by an intelligent hand or machine and it’s part of but not consistent with the surrounding geology.
Except that’s not accurate, because “geology” would indicate rocks...andI don’t believe that’s what we have here. As you look more closely at the “rocks”, it becomes apparent that they display angles, planes and shapes that more closely resemble industrial parts, aged and corroded. Perhaps the shiny metal part is aluminum or an alloy that resists corrosion, while the bulk of the material is iron or steel?
It’s difficult too imagine how this pin might become wedged in the rocks in the manner we find it. It’s more likely to be a portion of the overall mechanism that simply has not corroded. Similar “pins” have been discovered by other researchers and indeed, there is another one which I will be presenting shortly that bears a very close resemblance to this one.
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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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