Kaatskill Kaleidoscope
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The Kaatskill Kaleidoscope is the world's largest kaleidoscope, measuring 56 feet (17 m) in height.[1] It is located in Mount Tremper, New York. It is housed in a converted grain silo. It was designed by 1960s psychedelic artist Isaac Abrams and his son Raphael. It cost $250,000 to build and required a 100 foot crane for its placement, opening in 1996. It is built with 3 mirrors measuring 37.5 feet (11.4 m) in diameter and weighing 2 ½ tons.[2] Catskills developer Dean Gitter is credited with creating the concept for its construction.
"Kaatskill" is the original spelling of "Catskill", as used by the 17th-century Dutch settlers in this area.
The Kaatskill Kaleidoscope attracts 25,000 annual visitors, and is partnered and shares a location with the Emerson Resort & Spa.[2]
Images are projected through a screen and reflected by three mirrors into a spherical shape.[2] Viewers lean against sloped padded boards that allow them to look up to the kaleidoscope.[3]
