Magnification Collection (page 2)

False-coloured scanning electron micrograph of a Thrip's (Thysanoptera) head, the bulging compound eyes can be seen on either side of the head

Soil bacteria cultured on nutrient agar from a soil sample collected in Via Gellia Woods, Derbyshire. Image size in real life 10mm across. UK. March

Pollen grains on the style of a Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia), Hoe Grange Nature Reserve, Derbyshire, UK. August

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) pollen grain, false-coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph

Projector for magnifying microscopic telegraph messages (litho)
5997198 Projector for magnifying microscopic telegraph messages (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Projector for magnifying microscopic telegraph messages)

Magic Glasses, 1891 (oil on canvas)
2652545 Magic Glasses, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Elmer, Edwin Romanzo (1850-1923); 35.6x25.4 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum Purchase; American, out of copyright

Chest Microscope, with selection of ivory sliders and list, c. 1800 (mixed media)
MFR348314 Chest Microscope, with selection of ivory sliders and list, c.1800 (mixed media) by English School, (18th-19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Microscope (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113963)
1113962 Microscope (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113963) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: cased by Le Canu a Rouen); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A Louis XV Duc de Chaulnes Pattern, Ormolu Compound Microscope, c
scientific, science, equipment, optics, ornate, optical, magnification, microscopy, patterned, microscopic, lens, decorative, instrument, 390758

Advertisement for Stathams combined telescope and microscope (engraving)
733826 Advertisement for Stathams combined telescope and microscope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Microscopic view of a flea (engraving)
2775128 Microscopic view of a flea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Microscopic view of a flea)

Various Pointed Objects Magnified Five Hundred Times (engraving)
3627787 Various Pointed Objects Magnified Five Hundred Times (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various Pointed Objects Magnified Five Hundred Times)

The Solar Microscope. Date: 18th century

Cartoon, Essence of Parliament (MPs)
Cartoon, Essence of Parliament -- Mr Punch shows members of the House of Commons as microscopic bugs in a petri dish. 1883

Telescopic view of the Moon (colour litho)
2775138 Telescopic view of the Moon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telescopic view of the Moon.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Leeuwenhoek the Microscope Man discovers the Microbe (litho)
2812870 Leeuwenhoek the Microscope Man discovers the Microbe (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leeuwenhoek the Microscope Man discovers the Microbe)

Pair of Chevallier binocular spectacles, Paris, c. 1807 (silver, metal, tortoiseshell
1199804 Pair of Chevallier binocular spectacles, Paris, c.1807 (silver, metal, tortoiseshell, glass, velvet & wood) by French School

A microscopic view of a cheese mite & the egg (engraving)
2775129 A microscopic view of a cheese mite & the egg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A microscopic view of a cheese mite & the egg)

Microscope (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113962)
1113963 Microscope (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113962) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cased by Le Canu a Rouen); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Compound box-type microscope, c. 1775 (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113959-61)
1113960 Compound box-type microscope, c.1775 (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113959-61) by Brander, Georg Friedrich (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BOX: 11 1/8 X 8 X 4 1/2 IN)

A Microscopic View of a drop of Water (engraving)
2775127 A Microscopic View of a drop of Water (engraving) by Bacon, John (1777-1859); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Microscopic View of a drop of Water with the different Animalcula - magnified)

Culpeper-style microscope, with chinoiserie style base and gold-tooled body (wood
MFR348304 Culpeper-style microscope, with chinoiserie style base and gold-tooled body (wood, brass & gold) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Compound box-type microscope, c. 1775 (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113960-1)
1113959 Compound box-type microscope, c.1775 (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113960-1) by Brander, Georg Friedrich (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BOX: 11 1/8 X 8 X 4 1/2 IN)

Irresistible
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hoverfly, also called flower fly or syrphid fly (family Syrphidae). The compound eyes are composed of numerous light sensing organs (ommatidia)

Daily Mirror Photographer Charles Ley seen here with a telephoto lens attached to his camera 15th January 1962

Daily Mirror Photographer Charles Ley seen here with a telephoto lens attached to his camera 15th January 1962

Close-up of a wasp. 16th September 1970

A man studying a specimen under a microscope. July 1947 P009567

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea), pollen grains on anthers, aprox 12x magnification, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria) with three tiny (1mm) Thrips (Order Thysanoptera) on a petal, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) stigma open to receive pollen for fertilization, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Ice crystals viewed by polarised light

Monster soup commonly called Thames water... 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean
Monster soup commonly called Thames water, being a correct representation of that precious stuff doled out to us!!!, 1828; showing an ugly woman holding a spy glass which touches the circumference of

Microscope, 1912. From The Book of Sports & Pastimes for Young People by J. K. Benson. [C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd, London, 1912]

Jean Henri Fabre, French entomologist, 1880. Fabre (1823-1915) examining specimens through a magnifying glass. He wrote numerous books on the anatomy and behaviour of insects

Jean Henri Fabre, French entomologist, 1911. Artist: L Patriarche
Jean Henri Fabre, French entomologist, 1911. Fabre (1823-1915) examining specimens through a magnifying glass. He wrote numerous books on the anatomy and behaviour of insects

Microscopes and microscopical objects, 1750. I: Wilsons pocket microscope. II: Scroll microscope. III: Tripod microscope - improved form of Marshalls double microscope

Frozen materials viewed by English microscopist Robert Hooke, 1665. Observations of several kinds of frozen figures showing frozen urine (1), snowflakes (2) and ice flakes (4, 5, 6)

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Magnification: Revealing the Hidden World From the intricate patterns of a snowflake to the delicate structure of a human cell, magnification allows us to explore and unravel the mysteries of our world. Peering through the lens, we uncover secrets that would otherwise remain unseen. Take for instance Crysotile asbestos, its fibrous nature exposed under intense magnification, reminding us of its hidden dangers lurking within. In medical illustrations, an appendix with appendicitis comes alive as we zoom in closer. The inflamed tissues become vividly apparent, highlighting the urgency for surgical intervention. Moving deeper into our bodies, we discover the liver - a complex organ responsible for countless vital functions. Under magnification, its intricate network of cells and blood vessels reveals itself like an elaborate cityscape bustling with activity. But it's not just within ourselves that magnification unveils wonders; it extends beyond to nature's realm. A dandelion's fruiting head transforms into a mesmerizing display when observed up close – each tiny seed ready to embark on its own journey through wind and time. Fractals captivate our imagination as well – from Julia fractals with their infinite complexity to Mandelbrot fractals' self-repeating patterns. These mathematical marvels remind us of nature's innate ability to create beauty even in abstract forms. Anton van Leeuwenhoek revolutionized science by observing animalcules through his microscope in 1795. His discoveries opened up new frontiers in microbiology and forever changed our understanding of life at microscopic levels. Even seemingly ordinary creatures like snails hold surprises when examined closely; their teeth reveal intricate structures designed for efficient feeding and survival. Ponds teem with life too - water fleas gracefully glide alongside green algae like Volvox aureus. Magnified images transport us into this miniature ecosystem where every organism plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and harmony. And finally, we come full circle with snowflakes.