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The kaleidoscopes below are composed of artifacts from CHF's collections.  Every month a new kaleidoscope image will be added to this collection- change your desktop monthly!

How do I make this my wallpaper?

Mass matters Child's play
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Material world Fans, flags, and funnels
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Copper still Electrochemistry
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How do I make this my wallpaper?

Windows 95 or Higher
1. Choose the size that fits your monitor.
2. Click the link to the size you wish to download.
3. After the image appears in your browser, click the right-hand button on your mouse.
4. On the menu that pops up, select "Set as wallpaper" or "Set as background".

Mac OS X
1. Choose the size that fits your monitor.
2. Click the link to the size you wish to download.
3. After the image appears in your browser, drag the image onto your desktop.
4. From the Apple menu select "System preferences".
5. Select "Desktop".
6. In the pull-down menu marked "Collection," select "Choose folder".
7. Locate desired image file and double-click it.

Mac OS 9 or Lower
1. Choose the size that fits your monitor.
2. Click the link to the size you wish to download.
3. After the image appears in your browser, drag the image onto your desktop OR click and save the image to your desktop.
4. From the Apple Menu (top left of your screen) select "Control panels", and then "Desktop pictures" or "Appearance". If the new window reads "Appearance", select the tab that reads "Desktop".
5. If necessary, click "Remove picture" to clear the current desktop picture.
6. Click "Select picture" or "Place picture". A new window will pop up.
7. In the new window, use the pull-down menu at the top and select "Desktop" . Find the desired image in the file list and double-click it. The window will close.
8. In the "Appearance", select "Set desktop".