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Optics and Photography

The Edgerton Center has been known for photography, video capture and optics for years.  Students have an opportunity to experience some of this for themselves while learning some of the science behind how light works.

group of children setting a laser pointer into an oversize maze
Laser Mazes
Fun with laser pointers & mirrors
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Edgerton Explorations
Fun with high speed video and Strobe lights!

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