Rover Pragyan captures Moon in new detail. Isro gives it a 3D feel

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has recently unveiled a new method of visualising objects and lunar terrain in three dimensions using anaglyph technology.

This innovative technique uses stereo or multi-view images to create a 3D effect, providing a more immersive and detailed view of the subject matter.

The anaglyph images are created using NavCam Stereo Images, a technology developed by the Laboratory for Electro-Optic Systems (LEOS) at Isro.

The process involves capturing both a left and right image onboard the Pragyan Rover, which are then positioned in different color channels to create the 3D effect.

In this specific 3-channel image, the left image is placed in the red channel, while the right image is positioned in the blue and green channels, creating a cyan hue.

The difference in perspective between these two images results in the stereo effect, which gives the visual impression of three dimensions.

To fully appreciate the depth and detail of these images, Isro recommends viewing them with red and cyan glasses. This allows each eye to filter out one color, enabling the brain to process the two images together and perceive the image in 3D.

Data processing for these images is carried out by the Space Applications Centre (SAC) at Isro. This breakthrough in imaging technology opens up new possibilities for space exploration and research, allowing scientists to study celestial bodies in greater detail than ever before.

This development marks another significant achievement for Isro, further cementing its position as a leader in space technology and research.