Image formation by convex lens

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Looking at a distant object through a convex lens will not cause any harm, but caution is advised against using the sun as the object. The outcome of viewing depends on the positioning of the lens relative to the eye and the object. Various cases of object and lens positioning can be explored through shared links, although some may be blocked by network filters. One specific link to a dot org site appears to be accessible for further understanding. Overall, experimenting with lens positioning can enhance comprehension of image formation.
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What will happen if look at(or in the direction of) a distant object through a convex lens?
 
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Nothing disastrous will happen, so why not give it a try ?

However, do not -- repeat do not -- use the sun as your distant object !In case you had expected some other kind of answer: what is it you want to know / are cusrious about ?
 
Shrish said:
What will happen if look at(or in the direction of) a distant object through a convex lens?
It depends very much upon where you hold the lens with respect to your eye and the object.
Look at this link, this link or this link to find the various cases of object and lens position. If you can follow the last (excellent video) link through to the end you will understand the whole thing, I think.
 
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Something fishy with the second link:
This site has been blocked by the network administrator.
Block reason: Gateway GEO-IP Filter Alert
 
BvU said:
Something fishy with the second link:
This site has been blocked by the network administrator.
Block reason: Gateway GEO-IP Filter Alert
Strange. It works fine for me and it's a dot org site. The link is http://www.leydenscience.org/physics/electmag/raylens.html. Try it manually.
 
BvU said:
Something fishy with the second link:
This site has been blocked by the network administrator.
Block reason: Gateway GEO-IP Filter Alert

sophiecentaur said:
Strange. It works fine for me and it's a dot org site. The link is http://www.leydenscience.org/physics/electmag/raylens.html. Try it manually.

The company network system, where I work, also blocks it with the same warning
 

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