Inventions - The kaleidoscope: creating endless symmetry from mirrored reflections
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A kaleidoscope is an optical instrument designed to generate symmetrical patterns through repeated reflection. It consists of a tube enclosing two or more mirrors angled toward each other. At one end sits a cell filled with loose fragments of colored glass or other materials. When a viewer looks through the opposite end, the mirrors multiply images of these pieces into balanced geometrical designs. Rotating the cell shifts the internal pieces, constantly rearranging the reflections into an ever-changing visual display.
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