This large crown glass prism projects beautiful spectral colours into your room.
Hang the prism in a south-west or south-east facing window. When the low standing sun shines through the prism, it projects fields of spectral colours sideways into the room. A slight spin of the prism makes them dance around beautifully.
The English mathematician, physicist, and philosopher Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) was one of the founding fathers of the modern theory of colours. Prisms like this one, were commonly known as a toy in Newton’s time, but he was the first one to use them for scientific experiments, leading to his famous Theory of Colours.
The Newton Window Prism is a whopping 20 cm (8 inches) long and is made of optical quality glass. The prism is presented in a smart blue velveteen drawstring bag complete with suggestions for experiments. It makes an ideal gift for science enthusiasts and geeks alike.
Includes velvet bag, strong hanger, and a description of Newton’s famous prism experiments.
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 30 x 200 mm
Suitable for ages 10 and up.
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