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Seaside visitors paying a visit to the camera obscura. The viewers sat in a darkened chamber
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Seaside visitors paying a visit to the camera obscura. The viewers sat in a darkened chamber
Seaside visitors paying a visit to the camera obscura. The viewers sat in a darkened chamber: the scene around was collected by the mirror, (A) and passed it through a convex lens (B), and thrown onto a white table at (C). From J.H. Pepper The Boys Playbook of Science, London, 1862
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1862 Camera Chamber Collected Lens Mirror Obscura Optics Passed Paying Pepper Scene Science Seaside Table Thrown Visit Visitors Convex Darkened Viewers
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1862, where seaside visitors are eagerly paying a visit to the camera obscura. The viewers can be seen seated in a dimly lit chamber, their faces filled with anticipation. Little did they know that they were about to witness a marvel of science unfold before their eyes. The scene around them is magically collected by a mirror (A), which then passes it through a convex lens (B). As if by some mystical force, the image is thrown onto a pristine white table at (C), creating an awe-inspiring spectacle for all those present. This ingenious contraption was truly ahead of its time. Taken from J. H. Pepper's renowned "The Boys Playbook of Science" this photograph captures not only the essence of curiosity but also showcases the wonders of optics and innovation during that era. It serves as a testament to how scientific exploration has always captivated minds throughout history. As we gaze upon this remarkable snapshot from London's past, we cannot help but feel connected to these visitors who were fortunate enough to experience such an extraordinary display firsthand. Let us cherish this moment frozen in time and appreciate how far we have come in our understanding of light and vision since then.
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