Kaleidoscope Mirror Systems

The image it creates is a double mandala.

Kaleidoscope mirror systems. 3 9 out of 5 stars 11. Most kaleidoscopes use either a 2 mirror or a 3 mirror system. 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 diamond configuration creates an image with multiple focal points.

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. Both are set up in a triangular configuration in a tube similar to a prism. Get it as soon as fri sep 4.

The 2 mirror system is made up of two mirrors joined together to form an angle. It is the mirror system within the kaleidoscope that produces this effect. It is created by angling the 4 mirrors at angles other than 90 degrees therefore forming a diamond. Below are examples of the three most popular types of 3 mirror systems the 60 60 60 equilateral triangle the isosceles triangle and the 30 60 90 triangle.

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. Kaleidoscope mirror systems kaleidoscopes work the way they do because of a series of mirrors placed inside the tube. This mirror system is sometimes known as twin 2 mirror systems. 4 pack for kids adults 3d mirror lens kaleidoscope party favors stretchable long classic kaleidoscope toy educational science developmental toy two colors 4 3 out of 5.