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Exhibits

Chromoscope

A color photo is three pictures in one.

Where: Bechtel Gallery 3: Seeing & Reflections

Exhibit Developer: Chris Burda

Phenomena: Color, Color Mixing

Aliases: Green Lips

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Science activity that demonstrates the primary and secondary colors of light

The Three Little Pigments

Know your C, M, Y, and K.

Science activity that demonstrates effect of color filters on perception

Color Table

Color your perception.

Science activity that uses color chromatography to discover the secret colors hidden in black ink

Separation Anxiety

Use color chromatography to separate black ink.

Science activity that demonstrates human visual perception of images on a smartphone

Pixels, Pictures, Phones

Take a (super) close look at your smartphone. You may be surprised by what you see.