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Ellipse Mountains

If you cut a cone diagonally and rotate the two parts 180° against each other, they surprisingly fit together again.

This shows the symmetry of the intersection (an ellipse). You can check this out for yourself on this exhibit.

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Tuesday – Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 10 am – 6 pm

Entry: 5 Euro / discount. 4 Euro

Special prices apply for groups and families, for guided tours or for photo and video permission.

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Erlebnisland Mathematik
Technische Sammlungen Dresden
Junghansstraße 1-3
01277 Dresden

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