Kaleidoscope Mirror Systems

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Kaleidoscope mirror systems.

3 9 out of 5 stars 11. This results in what is often referred to as a kaleidoscopic image. Kaleidoscope mirror systems kaleidoscopes work the way they do because of a series of mirrors placed inside the tube. It is created by angling the 4 mirrors at angles other than 90 degrees therefore forming a diamond.

Both are set up in a triangular configuration in a tube similar to a prism. Notice that the last scope is a view of the mirrors after the wheels were removed the second photo shows the 30 60 90 scope s mirror system up close. Get it as soon as fri sep 4. A non reflecting third side is added to form a triangle.

Most kaleidoscopes use either a 2 mirror or a 3 mirror system. It is the mirror system within the kaleidoscope that produces this effect. There are 2 basic systems of mirrors in kaleidoscopes the 2 mirror which produces one central image and the 3 mirror which produces images reflected throughout the entire field of view. The image it creates is a double mandala.

N and j kaleidoscope in solid walnut wood 6 inch barrel beaded turning chamber 3 mirror system. By changing the number of sides and the angles of the mirrors artists are able to create a virtual never ending variety of images in their kaleidoscopes. Kaleidoscope mirror arrangements by charles karadimos. The 2 mirror system is made up of two mirrors joined together to form an angle.