[photo-3d] stereo and the moon

[Glen Vigus <gvigus@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Howdy gang, 

I still consider myself a newby to the field of stereophotography and I
have to thank all those who contribute such valuable information this
list.  I've learned a lot from y'all (OK...I'm from Texas).  

I'm also an amateur astronomer.  Reading Quentin's email about the
"Astronaut Shuffle" peaked my curiosity. Does anyone know of any books,
articles, or papers that discuss the use of stereophotography on the
moon?  In a recent astronomy catalog, I noticed a three reel view-master
set which included shots from the moon.  BTW:  Earlier this year, I had
the honor of meeting Buzz Aldrin (I also got his autograph).  I was so
excited but when I shared the news with friends, most of them said "Buzz
Who?"     *sigh*

Star Geek,
Stereo Geek,
Glen


>    From: quellen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Re: Loreo Thoughts
> 
> Love this Loreo/beginner discussion. Now we're on to "cha cha". I hate to
> see the term "cha cha" used for weight-shift stereo. I prefer "Astronaut
> Shuffle", as I believe this was the original term for the method. It was
> coined some 30 or 40 years ago, when NASA asked Hasselblad to develop a
> stereo Hassy for use on the moon. Hasselblad declined the $100,000 (or
> whatever) contract from NASA, so the story goes, telling them that the
> astronauts could simply move their body weight from one foot to the other,
> moving the camera about three inches in the process...Quentin.