Magnification Collection (page 3)

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)

Hookes observations of the cellular structure of cork and a sprig of Sensitive Plant, 1665
Hookes observations of the cellular structure of cork and a sprig of Sensible (Sensitive) Plant, 1665. Hooke was the first to use the word cell to describe the honeycomb nature of cork

Hookes microscope with condenser for concentrating light, 1665. From left to right above are his barometer, refractometer for measuring refractive power of liquids, and lens-grinding machine

Illustrations from English microscopist Robert Hookes Micrographia, 1665. 1: underside of a stinging nettle leaf; 2: beard of wild oat used in Hookes hygrometer; 3: section of head of wild oat; 4

Jean-Henri Fabre, French entomologist, c1890-1915
Jean-Henri Fabre, French entomologist, c early 20th century. Fabre (1823-1915), author of numerous books on the anatomy and behaviour of insects

Isaac Newtons reflecting telescope, 1668. Artist: Isaac Newton
Isaac Newtons reflecting telescope, 1668. Isaac Newton (1642-1727), English scientist and mathematician built the first ever reflecting telescope in 1668

Birdwing (Ornithoptera croesus) butterfly wing, female, Papua New Guinea

Medical illustration showing carpal tunnel syndrome in the human wrist, and the surgical procedures associated with it

Medical ilustration of a pilonidal cyst near the natal cleft of the buttocks

Anatomy of the cochlear duct in the human ear

Human anatomy showing deep muscles in the neck and upper back

Medical illustration detailing thoracic outlet syndrome

Medical illustration depicting the different stages of colon cancer

X-ray Image of female breast anatomy

Microscopic view of animal cell

Histopathology and pathophysiology of diabetic food ulcers

Young woman with magnifying glass in front of her eye

Roundworm
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a parasitic roundworms head (x 1000 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Computer motherboard, artwork
Motherboard. Computer artwork of the main circuit board (motherboard) of a personal computer (PC). Motherboard components include transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors and inductors

Water Beads and Lupine
Moisture beads up on lupine leaflets (Lupinus) in an Oregon garden; United States of America

Textures; Close Up Of A Rusted Texture

Extreme macro view of fireweed bloom magnified, inverted and reflected in dew drops suspended from a blade of grass, Kodiak, Southwest Alaska, summer

Closeup Of Dew On Tulip Petal

Close Up Of A Pink Flower

Closeup Of Dew On A Stamen

Botany, Fungi, Life cycle of Olpidium viciae, illustration
Botany - Fungi - Life cycle of Olpidium viciae. Illustration

ar, arid climate, augmented reality, binoculars, blue sky, bonding, color image, concept
Steam punks exploring in desert

Migratory Locust (Locusta migratoria)
Illustration of a Migratory Locust (Locusta migratoria)

Detail of a giant clam growing on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of a giant clam (Tridacna sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This area is known for its high marine biodiversity

Tiny Sergeant Major Eggs, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Tiny Sergeant Major fish ggs, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A Peacock-tail Anemone shrimp sits on a host anemone
A Peacock-tail Anemone shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) sits on a host anemone in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of

Scanning electron micrograph of HIV particles infecting a human H9 T cell

Coxiella burnetii, the bacteria that causes Q Fever. A dry fracture of a Vero cell exposing the contents of a vacuole where Coxiella burnetii are busy growing

Conceptual image of platelet, red blood cell and white blood cell

Stylized rabies virus particles, the cause of the viral neuroinvasive disease acute encephalitis

Conceptual image of internal organs of the respiratory and digestive systems

Microscopic view of a leukemia cell

Microscopic view of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Neisseria gonorrhoeae typically infects the mucous membranes causing infections such as urethritis, cervicitis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease

Retina with macular degeneration

Cutaway view of a pregnant woman with fetus

Conceptual image of human digestive system in female body

Pulmonary embolism, pathway of embolus to the heart and lungs

Microscopic view of yellow fever virus. Yellow fever is an acute viral disease

Microscopic view of Giardiasis, an infectious disease caused by a unicellular parasite known as Giardia lamblia

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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.