30-Year-Old 3-D movie made from viking data gets new life
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 09:30
in Astronomy & Space
Back in 1979, scientists at Stanford University created a 3-D movie from images sent back by the Viking landers on Mars. It was rather novel in that, while 3-D movies had been around since the 1950′s mostly for low-budget B movies in theaters this stereographic film was more scientific in nature, but was created for the public to learn more about the Viking mission and Mars, providing a you are there experience.