Kaleidoscope Mirror Systems

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 systems.

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. Most kaleidoscopes use either a 2 mirror or a 3 mirror system. 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. 3 9 out of 5 stars 11.

The diamond configuration creates an image with multiple focal points. 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. 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.

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. The image it creates is a double mandala.

A non reflecting third side is added to form a triangle. Get it as soon as fri sep 4. The 2 mirror system is made up of two mirrors joined together to form an angle. This mirror system is sometimes known as twin 2 mirror systems.