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Stereo astrophotography

Started by bobguz, 06/10/2005 11:34PM
Posted 06/10/2005 11:34PM Opening Post
I have read passing references to the use of stereo techniques in astrophotography: it sounds like the Palomar POSS (Sky Survey) was done in stereo.

Can anyone comment or point me in the direction of "How to..." information?

Bob
Posted 06/12/2005 04:13PM #1
Considering the distance involved the only "stereo" effect that you could achieve is using the orbital circumference of the earth. In other words, shooting one photograph in the spring an another 6 months later in the fall. Even then the "stereo" would only work on the closest stars and not much of that.

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