I wanted to give a 3D stereo pair a try using the method of
J-P Metsavainio who has some amazing stereo images. I have not seen a lot of 3D images on Astrobin, so let me know if this is interesting.
NOTE, there was no attempt to map the distance of the stars or which bits on nebulosity are closer or farther. The intent is that the 3D effect only helps highlight the wonderful structures of this region, and Herbig-Haro 555 to the upper right of centre.
This image uses the cross-eye method. So from about 8 to 12" away (for my 20" monitor, you may need to be closer to a smaller screen). Put your finger close in front of your nose and try to focus on it. A blurry middle image should be visible. You can now remove your finger and focus on the middle image, which should pop into 3D. Once you have experience you only need to defocus, then focus in on the middle image. Don't worry about what your mother told you, you will not end up being cross-eyed.
The 3D effect will be inverted if you try it on Google Cardboard with your phone, so will look odd. Anyway I find Google Cardboard needs a small phone screen (small images) at ultra high resolution otherwise you will see only a part of the image (and very visible pixels from your phone screen). Google Cardboard in my opinion is a bust.
My details for RASC telescope acquisition and my processing of the base image is
here
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