Exhibit for simulating a sunset

Made:
1971

Exhibit for simulating a sunset using a glass wedge supplied by Pilkington Brothers Ltd.

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1971-478
type:
sunset demonstration
credit:
Science Museum (Circulation Department)

Parts

Glass wedge used in 'Simulating Sunset' demonstration

Glass wedge used in 'Simulating Sunset' demonstration

Glass wedge used in 'Simulating Sunset' demonstration supplied by Pilkington Brothers Ltd.

Object Number:
1971-478 Pt1
type:
sunset demonstration
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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