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February 27, 2015
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Using a two-camera system, the researchers can capture images in stereo.
Using a two-camera system, the researchers can capture images in stereo. That is, if you look at the center of the image and unfocus your eyes, the two images merge into one, creating the illusion of a three dimensional ice crystal.
Credit: Cale Fallgatter
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