Brilliant!
What can you do to bring some of the Smithsonian's 137 million objects to life? Put them in 3D!
This is a full-time job for two of the Smithsonian's very own "laser cowboys," Vince Rossi and Adam Metallo, who work in the Smithsonian's 3D Digitization Program Office. They work hard to document, in very high three-dimensional detail, many of our priceless and important collections so that the objects are available for research, education and general interest.
Smithsonian 3D Digitization on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/3d.si.edu
Gunboat Philadelphia:
http://s.si.edu/kYedb
Cornell Imaging:
http://ct.biotech.cornell.edu
Smithsonian Gardens' orchid collections:
http://s.si.edu/kYhim
Euglossa ignita bee:
http://s.si.edu/kYigP
With thanks to You Tube.
Picture Credit:SIA
