![]() ![]() It has been a source of creativity for designers to design various pallets, has been a toy with which all of us have played and it’s an integral part of our childhood memories, for jewellers it has led to the making of marvellous designs. Since the time of its invention by Sir David Brewster, there are various functions that have been fulfilled by the kaleidoscope. The tubes with mirrors are magic and art on their own. The kaleidoscope opens a way of imagination, travel, and creating designs. If we place the inclined mirrors at 60 degrees, a symmetrical hexagonally pattern forms six regularly placed images. Each mirror is needed to be inclined at right angles so that each image is reflected in the other mirror forming an appearance of four symmetrically placed objects. When we place an object in between these two mirrors an image is formed. The designs/images are formed due to the inclined mirrors. The kaleidoscope is usually sold as a toy and has value for the designs. A Scottish inventor, David Brewster, invented the kaleidoscope in 1817 and patented it in 1817. The term 'kaleidoscope' is derived from the Ancient Greek words known as 'kalos' which means beauty, 'eidos' means something that is seen and 'skopeo' which means to look. The tube, which has reflecting surfaces, contains coloured pieces of glass, and if we rotate the tube, we see that symmetrical images are created. This happens due to the phenomenon of repeated reflection. Send us feedback about these examples.As an optical instrument, a kaleidoscope contains two or more reflecting surfaces tilted towards each other at a certain angle for obtaining a symmetrical pattern when viewed from the other end. ![]() These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'kaleidoscope.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 2023 Though the street was dark, the store itself lent a vibrant and friendly atmosphere, like if Alice in Wonderland was set inside a fruit salad kaleidoscope. 2023 Each date twists the Ari Voxx kaleidoscope but stays true to the aim of her project. Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Jan. 2022 Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate The golden anniversary for the silver and black transformed the Alamodome into a kaleidoscope of jersey-wearing, flag-waving enthusiasm - with a nostalgic return to heavy downtown traffic. Matt Kirouac, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2022 This is also the geographic nexus where Southeast topography collides with that of the Southwest-the landscape is studded with prickly pear cacti, mesquite, pecan trees, and wildflowers in a kaleidoscope of colors. ![]() Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 Oct. ![]() 2022 The Pillars of Creation are set off in a kaleidoscope of color in the James Webb Space Telescope’s near-infrared-light view. 2023 In the kaleidoscope of rituals that vary based on geographical region, there seems to be a fundamental connection between hair and life. 2023 Luckily for those perusing the booths, a series of Tiffany lamps in a kaleidoscope of colors were readily available. Recent Examples on the Web In the lobby, there’s a white grand piano, with the light reflecting on it from a swirling 60-meter (197-foot) kaleidoscope projected on the ceiling. ![]()
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