Could domes have had the function of camera obscura but not anymore?

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The discussion centers around the concept of domes functioning as camera obscuras, with a focus on the oculus, which translates to "eye" in Latin. Participants express confusion over the use of flat lenses in oculi, questioning why appropriate optics are not utilized to enhance the visual effects in dome structures. One user references a book to support their theory that domes could serve a purpose similar to a sunroof, but this theory is met with skepticism, as personal theories are not permitted in the conversation. The overall dialogue highlights a desire for more concrete references and clarity on the intended functionality of domes and their optical design.
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i mean seems evident a dome is intended as a camera obscura even oculus in latin means eye

but how is it posible that knowledge isn't any more?

what sense does it make to put a flat lens in the oculus so there's no effect any more? why they don't put the right optics oculus in domes?

it would appear to people as walking of clouds , quite appropiate for the place:confused:

well i just found an obscure reference:

http://books.google.es/books?id=F1T...=onepage&q=dome oculus camera obscura&f=false
 
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Please post a specific reference, a link to a book is not satisfactory.
 
well this is a personal theory slightly backed up by that book( i can't copy paste)
 
hmmm... My personal theory is that it was the predecessor to the sunroof.

http://safe4work.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sun-roof.jpg
 
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well this is a personal theory slightly backed up by that book( i can't copy paste)
That's what I thought, sorry, we don't allow personal theories.
 

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