"WHITE BOX" in X3D Stereo

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Written by David Gannett

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“WHITE BOX” in X3D Stereo

Curiosity Sol 1450 M100 N-SE PDS gigapan by Neville Thompson

Link: http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/202222/snapshots/620414

After viewing thousands upon thousands of images from various off-world probes, anomalist’s eyes become acclimated to two major identifiers that point to an item as being non-fractal, or intelligently designed: geologic context and of course, angles and symmetries that belie a natural origin.

Both are present in today’s context view. In the lower left-hand corner, a white speck declares “I’m not from around here!” And even at this distance, the fact that it’s a box is easily-seen.

Going to hyper-zoom in our detail view, we can see our original instincts were correct. It’s a white rectangular box. What is it and what is it doing here? The surface appears to have ribbing, but it’s too blurry to determine that for certain. The left end is open and partially buried. Given its forty-five-degree angle in the sand, it would appear to have some significant weight. Perhaps it is made of metal or stone?

Whatever the case, this is just one more item that shouldn’t be on the surface of Mars!

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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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