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Virtual Program with the Cape Henry Lighthouse: Fresnel Lens Virtual Program (Online)
April 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$10The Fresnel Lens revolutionized and assisted naval navigation with its invention in 1822. Join us as we dive into the mechanics of how it projects light miles further than any other lens. Be introduced to the man who created the lens that changed navigation, Augustin Jean Fresnel, a French engineer. View photos of the New Cape Henry Lighthouse’s First Order Fresnel Lens and compare to others lens of different sizes. This program will dig into the importance of lighthouse mechanics.
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General admission tickets are $10 and free for Preservation Virginia Members! This is a virtual event taking place over Zoom.
