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Light Color and Seeing

Science activity that demonstrates an ambiguous figure optical illusion
Far-Out Corners

Your experience of the world influences what you see.

Science activity that demonstrates perception of camouflage and movement
Disappearing Act

If you want to stay hidden, you'd better stay still.

A How-To Guide for Viewing Eclipses
How to View an Eclipse
Art & Science Activity to explore reflection and light.
Pixel Tube

Art and science meet in a tube of mirrors.

Visor de Sol Interactivo

Proyecta imágenes del sol sobre un papel usando tus manos.

Science activity to investigate patterns in laser light
Laser Speckle

Test your vision—just by moving your head.

Science activity to observe shapes floating inside your own eye
Floaters

See shadowy shapes floating inside your own eye.

Science activity to explore underwater color perception
Deep Blue

Submerge yourself in underwater color perception.

Science activity to investigate the color of water
A Splash of Color

Is pure water colorless?

Science activity demonstrating one of your visual system’s many idiosyncrasies
Shrinking Spot

Control the (apparent) size of a hole with your brain.

Extended Cinemas 2018

Contemplate the continuum of cinema at After Dark. 

Extended Cinemas 2018

Contemplate the continuum of cinema at After Dark. 

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