PRESS RELEASE: National Lighthouse Museum presents: Seeing Lights Through A New Lens: Augustin Fresn
December 10-11, 2016 |
Augustin Jean Fresnel (May 10, 1788-July 14, 1827) was a French engineer and physicist and is perhaps best known as the inventor of the Fresnel Lens, first adopted in lighthouses while he was a French commissioner of lighthouses, and found in many applications today. He contributed significantly to the establishment of the theory of wave optics and studied the behavior of light both theoretically and experimentally.
Mr. Joseph Smith, performing artist of living history, will present two shows as Augustin Fresnel on December 10th at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm and one show on Sunday, December 11th at 2:00 pm. Admission is $10 for guests and free for members. - 200 The Promenade @ Lighthouse Point, Staten Island NY 10301.
IDEAL HISTORICAL PRESENTATION FOR YOUNG AND OLD.
For information/Reservations - info@Lighthousemuseum.org Tel# 718 390 0040
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Location Information |
National Lighthouse Museum Site |
200 The Promenade At Lighthouse Point Building 11 Staten Island, NY 10301 |
Website:
www.lighthousemuseum.org |
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Contact Information |
Linda Dianto |
Email:
info@lighthousemuseum.org |
Phone:
718-390-0040 |
Fax:
718-390-0041 |
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