Optical Collection (page 23)

Sunset. Montage image of the sun setting on the horizon, creating a mirage of the sun melting at its lower edge

Moth wing scales, light micrograph
Moth wing scales. Light micrograph of scales from the wing of a sunset moth (Urania ripheus) from Madagascar. Layers of wing scales are transparent but tiny ridges on the scales break up

Globular cluster M13, HST image
Globular cluster M13. Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of hundreds of thousands of stars making up the globular cluster M13

Moon dogs. Image of cirrus clouds in a night sky over a residential area, showing circular spots around the moon. These spots, known as moon dogs or paraselenae

Supernova remnant SN1006, composite image
Supernova remnant SN 1006. Combined X-ray, radio and optical image of the supernova remnant SN 1006, an expanding shell of gas and dust from the explosion of a massive star

Diffraction pattern created by shining a monochromatic (single wavelength) light at a circular object. The light waves bend and spread around the object and converge

Spectrum of visible light
Spectrum of white light, horizontal display. White light, such as sunlight, is composed of all the colors of light in the visible spectrum

Candles under white light. Image 2 of 2. The candles appear in their natural colours under white light. Colour is the result of an object reflecting and absorbing different parts of the visible

Chromatic aberration, seen through a lens that is also showing the words chromatic aberration. Unless it is engineered to be achromatic, a lens will separate light that passes through it

Soap film patterns sequence. The sequence starts at left and ends at right. Over time, under the influence of gravity, the soap film degrades and breaks up

Candles under red light. Image 1 of 2. Colour is the result of an object reflecting and absorbing different parts of the visible (light) spectrum

Lens forming image of lamp
Lens forming an image of a lamp. The image of a carbon filament lamp is inverted and projected on to a screen in a darkened room

Flowers under green light. Colour is the result of an object reflecting and absorbing different parts of the visible (light) spectrum. Only reflected light contributes to an objects colour

Newtons colour disc. Image 1 of 2. This piece of apparatus is used to demonstrate colour mixing. The disc is spun and, if the speed of rotation is fast enough

Flowers under red light. Colour is the result of an object reflecting and absorbing different parts of the visible (light) spectrum. Only reflected light contributes to an objects colour

Thin film interference on soap film. Bands of colour are created by white light shining on a film of soap. Some of the light reflects off the surface of the film

Flowers under blue light. Colour is the result of an object reflecting and absorbing different parts of the visible (light) spectrum. Only reflected light contributes to an objects colour

Soap film patterns. When white light is shone on a soap film (a thin mix of soap and water), coloured interference patterns are formed that correspond to the thickness of the film

Newtons rings on clouds
Newtons rings. This is an optical effect that is produced by interference between light reflected from a hemispherical surface and a flat plane. It can be caused by photographic lenses

Flowers under white light. The foliage and flowers appear in their natural colours under white light. Colour is the result of an object reflecting and absorbing different parts of the visible (light)

Reflections. Model giraffe reflected in two mirrors, giving three images

Compound eye of a gnat, SEM
Compound eye of a gnat. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a compound eye from a fungus gnat (suborder Nematocera). The eye consists of many rounded lenses known as ommatidia

Synthetic thyroid hormone molecule. Computer model of a molecule of levothyroxine (L-thyroxine, also called synthetic T4), the synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine

Mexico - Panorama of Tampico
Mexico - Panoramic view over the rooftops of Tampico

Advertisement for Brake Linings
An advertisement for Don and Capasco brake linings, Manchester, depicting siz cars on their invisible transporter, stressing the quality of their brakes

Thaumaturgick exhibitions, optical illusions and deceptions
Playbill for performance of " thaumaturgick exhibitions, optical illusions and magical deceptions" by Mr Boaz at the Kings Arms, High Street

Untouchable Flowers
This optical trick gives the illusion of a vase of flowers, thanks to projection from a mirror

Wife and Mother-In-Law
An early example of the classic trick image depicting both a pretty young woman and a less attractive older lady in one picture

Optical Telegraph
Optical telegraph used by cadets at the French military academy of Saint-Cyr

Military Telegraph
Optical and electric telegraphy used by the French army. Specialists are trained to use the Morse code by day or night

Entomological Lecture
Scientific use of the magic lantern at an entomological conference, Paris

River Nile Delta and Suez Canal, Egypt, satellite image. North is at top. Water is black, vegetation is green and arid land is brown. The image data has been decorrelated to enhance the colours

Candles on a cake, Schlieren image. The candle flames (white, lower centre) are heating air that is seen coiling (blue, red and yellow) as it rises

Fornax A galaxy. Combined optical (white) and radio (orange) image of the galaxy Fornax A (NGC 1316, centre). The smaller galaxy NGC 1317 is above it

Edisons Kinetophonogrph
EDISONs KINETO-PHONOGRAPH which linked photographic impressions with the phonograph in one combination: " Its possibilities are almost inexhaustible"

Shutter Telegraph C18Th
An optical telegraph system, using 6 shutters

DIORAMA
At its simplest, the diorama consists of one or more pictures wound on a spool which is turned to give the spectators the illusion of passing through a landscape

Multiple Light Source
The Dancing Devil illusion is created by using multiple lights to project the image onto a screen, where spectators see it replicated

Optical Illusion / Ghost
An optical illusion on stage give the effect of a ghost on stage during a play

Projecting Praxinoscope2
Reynauds praxinoscope or Theatre Optique gives the illusion of movement by a rapid succession of images : the audience are seated on the other side of the screen

J. Kay Barrister / Client
An optical trick. One way up you can see a portrait of a smiling barrister but if you turn it upside down, you can see a disgruntled client

Chappe Optical Telegraph
The optical telegraph of Claude Chappe and his brother, erected on the Eglise de Montmartre, is tested by the French authorities and his system is widely adopted

Magic Lantern / Lefebure
A Lefebure Lantern

Magic Lantern / Lampascope
A Lampascope Lantern

Phanakistoscope
Plateaus Phenakistoscope - a variant of the zootrope, in which the images, seen through slits, seem to move when the disc is rotated

Newtons reflecting telescope
Sir Isaac Newtons reflecting telescope

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"Exploring the Mysteries of the Optical Universe: From Orion Nebula to Northern Lights" Step into a world where beauty and wonder collide, as we delve into the captivating realm phenomena. The breathtaking Orion Nebula unveils its celestial secrets, showcasing a cosmic ballet of Blossom and Decay. Behold the mesmerizing Nebula Sh 2-106 in all its glory, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope's keen eye. Its ethereal hues paint an otherworldly canvas that transports us to distant galaxies. But it's not just far-off wonders that captivate our gaze; closer to home, nature puts on its own spectacular light show with the enchanting dance of the Northern Lights. A sight so magical, it leaves us awestruck at Earth's natural marvels. Through an optical lens, we peer into space and witness Sirius shining brightly amidst a sea of stars. The star filter reveals its true radiance, reminding us of our infinitesimal place in this vast universe. The spiral galaxy M81 beckons us further into deep space with its stunning composite image. Its swirling arms tell tales of cosmic evolution and remind us that even galaxies are subject to change. Venturing deeper still, we encounter the enigmatic Horsehead Nebula—a dark silhouette against a backdrop of stellar brilliance—an enigma waiting to be unraveled. Andromeda Galaxy awaits our exploration next—the closest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way—inviting us to ponder what lies beyond our familiar celestial neighborhood. Intriguingly intertwined within this tapestry is also human ingenuity—the University of Oxford's College serves as a cradle for knowledge seekers who unravel these mysteries day by day. Meanwhile, Chadburn Brothers' Albion Works stands as testament to humanity's pursuit in crafting precise optical instruments that unlock new realms for discovery.