Kaleidoscope Mirror Systems

The diamond configuration creates an image with multiple focal points.

Kaleidoscope mirror systems.

The 2 mirror system is made up of two mirrors joined together to form an angle. 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. 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.

This mirror system is sometimes known as twin 2 mirror systems. 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.

The image it creates is a double mandala. 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. 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. A non reflecting third side is added to form a triangle.

Most kaleidoscopes use either a 2 mirror or a 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. N and j kaleidoscope in solid walnut wood 6 inch barrel beaded turning chamber 3 mirror system. It is the mirror system within the kaleidoscope that produces this effect.