Kaleidoscope Mirror Systems

The diamond configuration creates an image with multiple focal points.

Kaleidoscope mirror systems.

Most kaleidoscopes use either a 2 mirror or a 3 mirror system. It is created by angling the 4 mirrors at angles other than 90 degrees therefore forming a diamond. This results in what is often referred to as a kaleidoscopic image. The 2 mirror system is made up of two mirrors joined together to form an angle.

Kaleidoscope mirror arrangements by charles karadimos. 3 9 out of 5 stars 11. The image it creates is a double mandala. This mirror system is sometimes known as twin 2 mirror systems.

It is the mirror system within the kaleidoscope that produces this effect. 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. N and j kaleidoscope in solid walnut wood 6 inch barrel beaded turning chamber 3 mirror system. 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. 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. Both are set up in a triangular configuration in a tube similar to a prism. 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.