Source: University of Auckland
When a scientist noticed an odd visual effect of Auckland’s landmark Sky-Tower, he decided to investigate.
From close-up, Auckland’s Sky-Tower appears short and stumpy, from far-off it seems tall and thin, prompting researchers with an interest in visual perception to investigate.
A newly published paper finds the Sky-Tower does indeed appear to be squat close-up and tall from far-away, says senior author Associate Professor Sam Schwarzkopf from the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
In addition, it appears taller when viewed from higher altitudes, such as the summit of Rangitoto.
“Our findings suggest the Sky-Tower’s apparent height of squatness dep
