Uploaded November 2012 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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It's a bit like those Magic Eye posters. Look at the video, and cross your eyes slightly to merge the left and right images into one. Then hit play (move your mouse into the frame to get the video controls). It may take you a while to get the hang of it, but it's worth the effort! I found it easiest to do when my eyes were about 50 cm (18 inches) from my monitor; for reference, on my screen the image of the ISS is about 8 cm (3 inches) high.

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