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26 Jun 2024 08:29:13 EDT (-0400)
  Re: One of Many, or Only One. stars and max-trace-level  
From: Christian Froeschlin
Date: 9 Apr 2013 18:02:24
Message: <51648ff0$1@news.povray.org>
an interesting project

> I would love an infinite level for max_trace_level.

You would probably resolve olberts paradox and end up with a
pure white image ;) Also you should be aware that any patterns
that emerge with finite values are likely dominated by the fact
that a fixed number of bounces travel less far when the angle
of incidence is shallow, and do not model galaxy formation.

> I was wondering if anyone else had any ideas to get more reflections 
> in my render.

You could probably calculate the perceived star positions
yourself by iterating in a loop using the trace function.


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