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Periscope
Periscope (Product Code: SLE/LSM/07) is a simple optical instrument used to observe from a concealed position, and to teach the reflection of light in primary and middle-school science. It is a tube with a mirror at each end, the two mirrors set parallel to each other and at 45° to the line between them, so students can see over a wall or round a corner. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, for any junior lab kit for primary school.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Construction | Tube with a mirror at each end |
| Mirror arrangement | Mirrors parallel to each other, each at 45° to the line between them |
| Purpose | Observation from a concealed position; teaching reflection of light |
| Product code | SLE/LSM/07 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is a Periscope Used For?
In the classroom the Periscope is the clearest everyday proof that light travels in straight lines and changes direction only when it is reflected. Light entering the top opening meets the first mirror at 45°, turns through a right angle down the tube, and is turned again by the second mirror into the viewer’s eye. Because the mirrors are parallel, the scene appears the right way up.
A good lesson has pupils crouch behind a bench and read a chart held above it, then draw the ray diagram showing the two reflections. Older students can link the design to submarines and to watching over crowds. Keep fingers off the mirror surfaces, wipe them only with a soft cloth, and never point the Periscope at the Sun.
Supplier
This Periscope comes from the Science Material range supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the company that trades as ScienceLab in Ambala, Haryana. Schools, tuition and activity centres, dealers and importers across India and international markets can order it on its own or with other light and optics items. More about the company is on our profile page.
Related Science Material
Use these items alongside the Periscope in lessons on reflection:
- Plane Mirror — lets students measure the angles of a single reflection before explaining the Periscope.
- Kaleidoscope — shows what happens when light reflects many times between mirrors.
- Prism – Acrylic, Set of 7 — for comparing reflection by mirrors with the bending of light by prisms.
The Science Material page lists the rest of this early-science range.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Periscope work?
The Periscope (SLE/LSM/07) uses two parallel mirrors, one at each end of a tube, each set at 45°. Light from the object is turned through a right angle by the top mirror and again by the bottom mirror, so the viewer sees the scene from a hidden position.
Which science topics does the Periscope support?
The Periscope supports lessons on how light travels in straight lines, the law of reflection and drawing ray diagrams. It also gives a practical link to real uses such as submarines, which helps pupils remember why the mirrors are angled as they are.
What length and material is the Periscope?
The Periscope listing describes its tube and the 45° parallel mirror arrangement but does not state the tube length or the materials used. Please ask us through the contact page if these details are needed for a tender or for younger age groups.
How should the Periscope be looked after?
Store the Periscope in a dry cupboard, keep fingers off the mirror surfaces and clean them gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid dropping it, because a knocked mirror can shift from its 45° angle and the view through the tube will no longer line up.
Who supplies the Periscope?
The Periscope is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, which trades as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, India. The company supplies Science Material items to schools, dealers and importers throughout India and in international markets.
Can the Periscope be ordered as a class set?
Yes, the Periscope can be quoted as single pieces or as class and bulk quantities. Tell us how many you need and where they should be delivered, and ScienceLab will prepare a quotation for delivery in India or to an international address.
Request a Quote
Request a Periscope quotation on the contact page with your quantity and delivery location, or add it to the enquiry cart together with mirrors and other optics items.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
