3D images of the sun

April 24th, 2007

In October, NASA launched two twin satellites, each built to capture images of the sun. Following one behind the other in orbit, the aim of the Stereo mission is to provide 3D pictures and video of our nearest star. The first batch of footage is back, and I have to say, it’s breathtaking.

Unfortunately NASA have released the pictures as classic red/blue 3D, which means you’ll need to get your hands on a pair of 3D glasses to view them properly. Other choices would have been wobble stereo or stereoscopic pairs of images, but perhaps NASA are planning to give away 3D specs in boxes of Ricicles or something.

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