"PIPES" by MarsX3D
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“PIPES” by MarsX3D
Curiosity Sol 1077 M-100 SW-NW PDS by Neville Thompson
Link: http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/195499/snapshots/623419
Located just in front and to the left of the popular “Hex Block” are some structures that quite simply, shouldn’t be there! Even in the Context View, you can clearly see two pipes in the boxed area.
Going to our Detail View, we see that both of these items appear to be made from a yellow metal, perhaps brass? I was trying to be conservative calling these “pipes”, but in truth, they look more like pirate-type old-style black powder cannons! As anyone with a basic knowledge of metals knows, brass would be entirely inappropriate for use in a cannon, as it is far too brittle to handle the forces involved.
So what are they? It doesn’t make sense to utilize brass for pipes either, at least those that handle liquids of any kind. Are they decorative? An embellishment for a building or perhaps, a memorial? As with most other anomalies catalogued by researchers, more questions are created than answered.
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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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