The Kronoscope project

Our department has developed the Kronoscope - a device that lets the viewer look into the past. The Kronoscope looks similar to a standing revolving telescope for tourists, but it shows the virtual ancient buildings over the actual Roman ruins at the Museum of Aquincum, Budapest, where it has been installed in April, 2005. Visitors to the ruin-park can walk through the ancient remains and stop at one of the Kronoscopes to see the buildings before them in reconstructed form. Turning the device to the left and right, all the buildings in view rise above the ruins in actual size and perspective. Two Kronoscopes are in operation at present in the Museum, but there are plans to expand their number to 8. Further installations as well as the extension of the functions are in development.

Partners: ComPulz, Cortex, Budapest Technical Unversity