Project: Viewing Scopes
Venue: The Florida Aquarium
Location: Tampa, Florida, USA
Date: June, 1998
Client: Museum Productions
Contributors: Matthew Bates of Mystus Interactus (design, prototyping, coordination, installation), Museum Productions (fabrication, installation)

Description: Four low power viewing scopes were installed by the railing of the upper deck. Visitors are able to get a closer look at the wildlife in the dome. The housing for the scopes is made of copper, with a patina to give a weathered appearance. The scopes are seated in a U-mount on top of a swivelling column. The column is bolted to the concrete.