Understanding Camera Obscura

What was the main purpose of the meetup in San Diego?

• To film a new science documentary

• To have a donut party

• To create a massive camera obscura

• To discuss physics theories

What was the first noticeable feature of the image inside the camera obscura?

• It was moving

• It was upside down

• It was in color

• It was very bright

What does the term 'camera obscura' mean?

• Bright room

• Dark chamber

• Image creator

• Light projector

What is a common use of camera obscuras in art classes?

• To paint landscapes

• To trace images

• To mix colors

• To create sculptures

Why is a small hole necessary in a camera obscura?

• To let in more light

• To create a sharper image

• To make the image colorful

• To project a larger image

How does a camera obscura relate to the human eye?

• Both use a lens to focus light

• Both have a small opening to let in light

• Both require a light bulb to function

• Both create colorful images

What is the effect of using a lens in a camera compared to a camera obscura?

• It allows more light and bends it to focus

• It creates a darker image

• It projects the image on a larger surface

• It makes the image upside down

What happens to the image when the hole in a camera obscura is made larger?

• The image becomes colorful

• The image becomes darker

• The image becomes sharper

• The image becomes brighter but less detailed

How were camera obscuras historically used to study the sun?

• By directly looking at the sun

• By capturing the sun's heat

• By projecting the sun's image onto a surface

• By using a lens to magnify the sun

What natural phenomenon can create mini camera obscuras during a solar eclipse?

• Mountains

• Clouds

• Tree leaves

• Raindrops