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In reply to the discussion: To our French DUers, our hearts break for you today... [View all]More_Cowbell
(2,191 posts)78. A few years ago, an art professor used a laser to digitally archive the architecture
At least one website has already speculated that it might be used in the restoration
https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/289565-notre-dame-is-burning-a-digital-archive-could-hold-the-key-to-restoring-it
Unfortunately, it seems that Dr. Andrew Tallon has passed away. There are some really interesting YouTube videos of him working in the cathedral.
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This is such sad news, they are fighting hard to save it but one comment on MSNBC was disturbing
yaesu
Apr 2019
#18
Well, it is his Church, even if not his cathedral, so to speak. I heard it and just muted for awhile
Hekate
Apr 2019
#23
Beyond words . . . Beyond emotions . . . Incomprehensible in the magnitude of tragedy- we mourn.
NBachers
Apr 2019
#31
It's a tragedy to lose something so historic, but hate when cable news covers one topic wall to wall
AdamGG
Apr 2019
#46
I too am very sad. I have fond memories, having visited several times on three trips to Paris
royable
Apr 2019
#57
A few years ago, an art professor used a laser to digitally archive the architecture
More_Cowbell
Apr 2019
#78