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Presentation to the Royal Society
- When
- 21 June 1838
- Where
- Royal Society
Wheatstone presented his findings on stereopsis and the stereoscope to the Royal Society in London on 21 June 1838.
Sir Charles Wheatstone, a Fellow of the Royal Society, presented his research on binocular vision and the stereoscope on 21 June 1838. This event in London marked the formal introduction of his invention, which used mirrors or prisms to create three-dimensional images.
Sources
- Stereoscope Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
- Charles Wheatstone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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