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Kaleidoscope

How does the exhibition work?

Look into the viewer for the mesmerising pattern.

What is the science behind it?

A kaleidoscope contains mirrors, which reflect each other's image at an angle. The same piece is thus repeated over and over again. We call this a symmetrical pattern.

Symmetry in animals

BlurHashVlinder

Look closely at the left and right sides of this butterfly. What do you notice? If you were to draw a line through the head to the tip of the abdomen, left and right would be about the same. But then mirrored. This butterfly is (bilaterally) symmetrical. Many animal species have this form of symmetry. Yes, so do you!

How does the exhibition work?

Look into the viewer for the mesmerising pattern.

What is the science behind it?

A kaleidoscope contains mirrors, which reflect each other's image at an angle. The same piece is thus repeated over and over again. We call this a symmetrical pattern.

Symmetry in animals

BlurHashVlinder

Look closely at the left and right sides of this butterfly. What do you notice? If you were to draw a line through the head to the tip of the abdomen, left and right would be about the same. But then mirrored. This butterfly is (bilaterally) symmetrical. Many animal species have this form of symmetry. Yes, so do you!

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