October 15, 2011: All my life I've wakened every morning excited about what I'll experience & learn that day. I usually start the day by looking up a new-to-me fact, but definitely when I need a mental break from paperwork or practicing I briefly go looking for something new to learn. My blog is about anything I learn on any subject. I hope you will enjoy exploring this path with me.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
History of the Kaleidoscope
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The kaleidoscope was invented in 1816 by Sir David Brewster (1781-1868) of Scotland. Brewster was a child prodigy, built a telescope at age 10, and entered the University of Edinburgh at age 12 where his primary studies were optics and the physics of light. For more information click here.
I enjoy and have a few kaleidoscopes. What do you collect?
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