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Title: Optical Projection. Part 1: The Projection of Lantern Slides

Note: Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Optical Projection. Part 1: The Projection of Lantern Slides" by Lewis Wright is an instructional treatise on the use of optical lanterns for exhibition and scientific demonstration, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the various aspects of lantern slide projection, providing technical insights and practical advice for users ranging from educators to social workers. It aims to assist readers in selecting and utilizing different types of lantern equipment effectively. The opening of the work introduces the concept of lantern projection, categorizing it into two main branches: the projection of lantern slides and the scientific demonstration of opaque and microscopic objects. The author discusses the importance of different components of an optical lantern, such as the slide-holder, lens, condenser, light source, and the lantern's structural body. It emphasizes the significance of selecting appropriate lighting options, detailing the advantages and disadvantages of various illuminants like electric, acetylene, and oil-based sources. This foundational information sets the stage for more detailed exploration of individual lantern components and their functionality in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wright, Lewis, 1838-1905

Author: Wright, Russell Stuart

EBook No.: 33899

Published: Oct 31, 2010

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Lantern projection

LoCC: Science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Optical Projection. Part 1: The Projection of Lantern Slides

Note: Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Optical Projection. Part 1: The Projection of Lantern Slides" by Lewis Wright is an instructional treatise on the use of optical lanterns for exhibition and scientific demonstration, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the various aspects of lantern slide projection, providing technical insights and practical advice for users ranging from educators to social workers. It aims to assist readers in selecting and utilizing different types of lantern equipment effectively. The opening of the work introduces the concept of lantern projection, categorizing it into two main branches: the projection of lantern slides and the scientific demonstration of opaque and microscopic objects. The author discusses the importance of different components of an optical lantern, such as the slide-holder, lens, condenser, light source, and the lantern's structural body. It emphasizes the significance of selecting appropriate lighting options, detailing the advantages and disadvantages of various illuminants like electric, acetylene, and oil-based sources. This foundational information sets the stage for more detailed exploration of individual lantern components and their functionality in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wright, Lewis, 1838-1905

Author: Wright, Russell Stuart

EBook No.: 33899

Published: Oct 31, 2010

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Lantern projection

LoCC: Science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.