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Parabolas
(light - mirrors and reflection)

An object is placed on the lower mirror in this exhibit. The visitor sees a convincing image of the object floating in air at the opening in the top. Reaching for this image reveals its ghost-like nature as the visitor's hand passes right through it.

Exhibit Specs
26"w X 25"h X 26"d
100 lbs.
 
Exhibit Materials
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Parabolas 1
342 X 343 JPEG | 10k
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Parabolas 2
450 X 518 JPEG | 26k
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