LikmyLipz Posted December 20 Report Share Posted December 20 i know this is a dumb post.. but i was just curious if anyone knows... and this year it sounds like the lighting there is gonna be better then the twilo lazer.. lolTIMES SQUARE NEW YEAR'S EVE BALLDESIGNED BY WATERFORD CRYSTALFACT SHEETBall Design by Waterford Crystal The Ball is a geodesic sphere, six-feet in diameter, and weighs approximately 1,070 pounds. The Ball is covered with a total of 504 Waterford crystal triangles: 72 crystal triangles feature the new "Hope for Abundance" design and 432 crystal triangles feature the "Star of Hope" design. Triangles vary in size, and range in length from 4 3/4 inches to 5 3/4 inches per side. The "Hope for Abundance," design created for Times Square 2001, features symbols from nature. Rows of diamond cuts symbolize the earth; radiant wedge cuts represent the sun; a symbolic heart with three small vertical cuts at its center and two heads of wheat at either side complete the "abundance" motif. The "Star of Hope," design created for Times Square 2000, consists of a central circle and a seven-pointed star. The central circle portrays the Earth, and the seven-pointed star represents the seven continents. The 504 Waterford Crystal crystal triangles are bolted to 168 translucent triangular lexan panels which are attached to the aluminum frame of the Ball. Ball Lighting & Special Effects by Con Edison The exterior of the Ball is illuminated by 168 Philips Halogená Brilliant Crystal light bulbs, exclusively engineered for the New Year’s Eve Ball to enhance the Waterford crystal. The interior of the Ball is illuminated by 432 Philips Light Bulbs (208 clear, 56 red, 56 blue, 56 green and 56 yellow), and 96 high intensity strobe lights which together will create bright bubbling bursts of color. The exterior of the Ball features 90 rotating pyramid mirrors that reflect light back into the audience at Times Square. The 696 lights and 90 rotating pyramid mirrors are computer controlled, enabling the Ball to produce a state-of-the-art light show of eye-dazzling colorful patterns and a spectacular kaleidoscope effect atop One Times Square. History of the Ball The first Ball lowering celebration atop One Times Square was held in 1907 and has continued as a proud tradition for the past 92 years. The New Year’s Eve Ball is the property of the building owners of One Times Square. ------------------~LiPz~ aim:LikmyLipzicq:101504929 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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