Microscopy Collection (page 7)

18th century microscope. Historical artwork of a compound microscope built by the Englishman John Marshall. It has several key design improvements that were invented towards the end of the 17th

Tetrahymena protozoa. Immunofluorescent light micrograph of two Tetrahymena thermophila protozoa (single-celled animals). Nuclei are green, cell walls red and cilia (hairs) blue. T

Garden spider, light micrograph
Garden spider (Araenus diadematus). Light micrograph of a prepared slide of a whole garden spider

Millipede with microchip, SEM
Millipede with microchip. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a millipede (class Diplopoda) holding a tiny semiconductor integrated circuit, or microchip

Wasp with microchip, SEM
Wasp with microchip. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flying wasp (order Hymenoptera) holding a tiny semiconductor integrated circuit (microchip) in its mandibles

Sheep ked (Melophagus ovinus), light micrograph. This wingless, blood-sucking fly is an ectoparasite of sheep. The hooks on the ends of its legs help it to attach to its host

Snipe fly, light micrograph. Prepared slide of a whole snipe fly (Empis stercorea). The exact measurement of the specimen is 7mm

Fly mouthparts, light micrograph
Fly mouthparts. Light micrograph of the mouthparts (the palps and proboscis) of a house fly (Musca domestica), seen from below

Sole fish scales, polarised light micrograph. Placoid scales of a sole (Solea solea). These tough scales protect the body of the fish

Human skin, polarised light micrograph
Human skin. Polarised light micrograph of a section through human skin showing hair follicles (black). The top layer of the skin

Chicken embryo (Gallus domesticus) developing in the egg. Here at three days old the embryo is seen on top of the yolk. Its developing spinal cord and organs are visible

Canada balsam. Light micrograph of canada balsam drying on a microscope slide and forming a net- like, or reticular, pattern

Blood analysis. Doctor using a light microscope to analyse a sample of blood. Blood disorders that can be diagnosed this way include malaria. Photographed the Gulu region of Uganda

Martian rock. Micrograph of a patch of rock on Mars. This is a close-up of part of a bedrock outcrop near to where the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity landed on 24 January 2004

Protozoan microscopy, 19th century
Protozoan microscopy. 19th century artwork of microscopic details of protozoan micro-organisms, seen under a microscope. These include a parasitic worm-like organism (Monocystis lumbricorum)

Insect microscopy, 19th century
Insect microscopy. 19th century artwork showing microscopic details of insects, as seen under a microscope. An aphid is seen at top centre, with a tsetse fly proboscis immediately below it

Plant and fungi microscopy, 19th century
Plant and fungi microscopy. 19th century artwork of microscopic details of fungi, algae and lichens seen under a microscope

Engraving of a Wilson microscope
Engraving of a Wilson screw barrel microscope (1720), designed by James Wilson, an English optical instrument maker. The microscope is about 1 inch (2.54cm) in diameter & 2 inches (5.08cm) long

Polymer poem written with an AFM
Tiny poem. Coloured atomic force micrograph (AFM) of a poem written in polymethylmethacrylate polymer by dynamic plowing lithography (DPL)

Robert Hookes microscope in Micrographia 1665
Robert Hookes drawing of his own compound microscope in Micrographia (1665). The illuminator (left) consisted of an oil lamp with a spherical flask acting as a condenser (G)

Scanning tunnelling microscope head. Physicist Ali Yazdani looking at the head of a variable temperature scanning tunnelling microscope (STM)

Powell and Lealand Number 1 Microscope
Engraving of the Powell & Lealand No. 1 microscope built around the middle of the nineteenth century. It was considered one of the best microscopes ever made & was in continuous production

19th century microscope
Engraving of the Powell & Lealand No.1 single lens microscope built around the mid nineteenth century. It was considered one of the best microscopes ever made & was in continuous production

Atomic force microscope. Television screen (left) displaying a specimen being analysed by an atomic force microscope (AFM, right)

Magnetic electron microscope. Technician working on a Spin Polarised Low Energy Electron Microscope (SPLEEM). This is used to study the magnetic structure of surfaces

Engraving of a Culpeper microscope (1730)
Engraving of a Culpeper-style microscope (1730) modified by Edward Scarlett (1677-1743). The characteristic feature of this microscope is the three-column support for the body of the microscope

Ultra-high vacuum nanoprobe. Central sample area for a UHV (ultra-high vacuum) nanoprobe machine. This machine uses four scanning tunnelling microscopes to ensure the precision placement of

Virus on microscope slide
Virus on slide. Computer artwork showing an enlarged virus (blue) on a light microscope slide. Reflections of virus structures are seen at top left

Operator using a transmission electron microscope (TEM). The operating console is seen with a TV monitor and magnified image

Scanning electron microscope. Sample stage (centre) of a combined scanning electron microscope (SEM), scanning auger microscope (SAM) and scanning probe microscope (SPM)

Early electron microscope being operated by a researcher. Electron microscopes use the wave-properties of electrons to examine samples at a higher magnification than would be possible using visible

Historical microscope. Early microscope in its box. Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

Descartes giant microscope, 1637
A drawing of the giant microscope from Rene Descartes Dioptrique, 1637. Li is a condensing lens, the specimen is placed at z. It is unlikely that this microscope was ever constructed

Simple microscope from Descartes Dioptrique, 1637
A drawing of a simple microscope from Rene Descartes Dioptrique of 1637. This is a single lens design, with the specimen, impaled on spike G

Bonannis horizontal microscope of 1691
A drawing of a horizontal microscope, from Bonannis Micrographia Curiosa, 1691. This instrument shows advanced features for its time, such as rack and pinion focusing and a double condenser system

Microscope lenses. Close-up of the objective lenses mounted on the quick-change turret of an optical microscope. Each lens can be swivelled into place to provide a different magnification

The Marshall microscope, historical
A drawing of the Marshall microscope used for observation of the blood circulation, with a fish lying on the specimen stage

Wilson screw barrel microscope, circa 1746
A version of the Wilson screw barrel microscope, probably made by George Adams around 1746. In the foreground are ivory sliders used for mounting specimens

Brass solar microscope for projecting large images
A drawing of a solar microscope made by W. and S. Jones. This was an 18th century brass instrument for projecting an enlarged image of a small object onto a wall for general amusement

George Adams New Universal Single Microscope of 1746. The instrument was made of brass or silver, and had six double convex lenses of different focal lengths mounted in a rotating holder

Drawing of nettle from Hookes Micrographia
Drawing of the underside of a stinging nettle leaf which was printed in a book called " Micrographia" by Robert Hooke, 1665

Drawing of a simple single lens microscope
A drawing of a flea glass, a simple form of a single lens microscope. AB is a tube with a lens fixed at end B. The tube is sealed by a flat glass plate at end A

Drawing of mould from Hookes Micrographia
Drawing of fruiting bodies of a " Small white Spot of hairy mould" growing on the cover of a book bound in sheepskin. The fruit bodies are shown in various stages of dehiscince (A-D)

Drawing of the leg and foot of a fly (not specified) printed in a book called " Micrographia" by Robert Hooke, 1665

Light microscopy
MODEL RELEASED. Light microscopy. Researcher operating a light or optical microscope. She is looking through the eyepiece of the microscope and operating the focus control with her hand

Locating DNA security beads using video microscope
MODEL RELEASED. Video microscope. Technician locating CypherMark DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) security beads using an optical microscope with video attachment

Microscope objective lenses
Microscope lenses. Microscope with five objective lenses mounted on a quick-change turret. The lenses are reflected by the glass plate on which a sample being observed would be placed

Dmitry Rozhdestvensky, Soviet physicist
Dmitry Syergeyevich Rozhdestvensky (1876-1940), Soviet physicist and industrialist. Rozhdestvensky, a professor at the University of St Petersburg

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Microscopy, the art of exploring the hidden world beyond our naked eyes, unveils breathtaking wonders that captivate both scientists and artists alike. From intricate bee anatomy to historical artwork, each specimen under the microscope tells a unique story. In the depths of a laboratory, EDTA crystals shimmer like tiny diamonds as they reveal their molecular secrets through a mesmerizing light micrograph. Meanwhile, an illustration of a Flea C017/3435 transports us back in time, reminding us of the meticulous observations made by early pioneers. Snowflake research in the 18th century takes center stage as delicate ice crystals dance before our eyes. Pine pollen grains and pine stems come alive under the lens, showcasing their intricate structures with stunning clarity. The lime tree stem follows suit, revealing its hidden beauty through another enchanting light micrograph. Anton van Leeuwenhoek's groundbreaking discoveries come to life as we gaze upon his meticulously drawn animalcules from c1795. These microscopic organisms remind us of how far we have come in unraveling nature's mysteries. Water fleas and green algae form a delicate ecosystem within garden pond water—a harmonious dance captured for eternity by microscopy's watchful eye. Chlorophyte or green alga Volvox aureus floats gracefully in UK pond water—its larger spheres measuring just about 0—an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of nature's infinite diversity. An abstract close-up reveals butterfly wing scales' vibrant colors and intricate patterns—a testament to evolution's artistic touch on even the tiniest creatures. And finally, false-colored SEM showcases a Tardigrade amongst moss from Peak District National Park—a minuscule creature measuring only approximately 0. 1 millimeters long but holding immense fascination for researchers worldwide.