06 Sep 2023
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On 5th September, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released a remarkable 3-dimensional 'anaglyph' image of the Chandrayaan 3 Vikram lander from the Moon's south pole. The image comprises a left image within the red channel and a right image within the blue and green channels, resulting in a visually stunning cyan hue.
Image source ISRO on Google
According to the space agency, the anaglyph was created using NavCam Stereo Images, which consists of both a left and right image captured onboard the Pragyan Rover. Anaglyphs provide a simple visualization of the object or terrain in three dimensions from stereo or multi-view images. In this 3-channel image, the left image is positioned in the red channel, and the right image is placed in the blue and green channels, resulting in the creation of cyan. The difference in perspective between these two images produces the stereo effect, giving the visual impression of three dimensions. For viewing in 3D, red and cyan glasses are recommended.
Image source ISRO on Google
ISRO also stated that NavCam was developed by LEOS/ISRO and data processing is carried out by SAC/ISRO. The space agency released the images just a day after announcing that the 'Vikram Lander' was set into sleep mode, and the data collected by the payloads was received on Earth as the payloads were turned off. ISRO expects the Vikram Lander and Pragyaan to awaken again around 22 September.
On 23 August, India made history as the Chandrayaan-3 lander module successfully landed on the moon's South Pole, making it the first country to accomplish this feat. This achievement is a significant milestone for India, making it the fourth country after the US, China, and Russia to have successfully landed on the moon's surface.
