Optical Collection (page 8)

The first optical instruments: the magnifying glass. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4140501 The first optical instruments: the magnifying glass. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: The first optical instruments)

Refraction of light: laws of refraction. Anonymous illustration of 1925
XEE4140452 Refraction of light: laws of refraction. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Refraction of light: laws of refraction)

Reflection of light: revolving mirror. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection
XEE4140419 Reflection of light: revolving mirror. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reflection of light: revolving mirror)

Spectral analysis: a spectroscope. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection
XEE4140554 Spectral analysis: a spectroscope. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spectral analysis: a spectroscope)

Colors: polychroism. Gold coins are yellow, but thin-layer gold is green in colour
XEE4140521 Colors: polychroism. Gold coins are yellow, but thin-layer gold is green in colour. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

The eye: person suffering from myopia. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4140476 The eye: person suffering from myopia. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: The eye: person suffering from myopia)

Refraction of light: boundary angle. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection
XEE4140448 Refraction of light: boundary angle. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Refraction of light: boundary angle)

Light refraction: total reflection observed with a silver spoon in a glass of water
XEE4140445 Light refraction: total reflection observed with a silver spoon in a glass of water. Looking from below the surface of the water, we see the image of the spoon as in a mirror

Reflection of light: concave mirror. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection
XEE4140432 Reflection of light: concave mirror. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reflection of light: concave mirror)

Reflection of light: virtual image. A child contemplating his reflection in a mirror
XEE4140413 Reflection of light: virtual image. A child contemplating his reflection in a mirror. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Reflection of light: optical illusion. Using an ice cream to give the illusion of a woman
XEE4140409 Reflection of light: optical illusion. Using an ice cream to give the illusion of a woman fish. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

The War in Madagascar-Anecdotal History of the French Expeditions of 1885-1895 by Henri
JLJ4632841 The War in Madagascar-Anecdotal History of the French Expeditions of 1885-1895 by Henri Galli dit Galllichet (1854-1922)

Emerald blade used as an optical instrument by Emperor Nero, Emperor Nero
GIA4717730 Emerald blade used as an optical instrument by Emperor Nero, Emperor Nero, Emperor of Rome (54-68 AD) watching gladiatorial combat through a concavely-ground emerald serving as a lens to

Doctor Faustus, 1652 (hard engraving copper, strong water)
GIA4760291 Doctor Faustus, 1652 (hard engraving copper, strong water) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

Fiery mirrors explained by Kircher including that of Archimede - Engraving of the 17th
GIA4694591 Fiery mirrors explained by Kircher including that of Archimede - Engraving of the 17th century by Unknown Artist

A woodcut engraving depicting an artist using a drawing aid to get the proportions of a
5311317 A woodcut engraving depicting an artist using a drawing aid to get the proportions of a portrait correct. Engraving by Albrecht DAorer (1471-1528) a German painter, printmaker

Illustration from De Homine Figuris by Rene Descartes (1596-1650
BLT200464 Illustration from De Homine Figuris by Rene Descartes (1596-1650) published in The Hague, 1662 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Zagging that Zig
Howard Ashton-Jones

Diagram
Dmitry Skvortsov

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)

Eyeglass Merchant, 1610-85. Creator: Unknown
Eyeglass Merchant, 1610-85

PIX FOR MUTOSCOPE
Taking photographs for the mutoscope requires a camera capable of taking a great many pictures in rapid succession, which will later, when projected, suggest movement. Date: circa 1897

LIPPERSHEY TELESCOPE
Dutch astronomer Hans Lippershey demonstrates his optical device which anticipates the telescope Date: 1609

CHAPPES TELEGRAPH - 2
The optical telegraph of Claude Chappe and his brother is erected on the Eglise de Montmartre, overlooking Paris Date: July 1793

The Gross of Green Spectacles, from The Vicar of Wakefield, May 1817
The Gross of Green Spectacles, from " The Vicar of Wakefield", May 1817

Eye testing 1937

Jansen, (1585-c1632), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Jansen, (1585-c1632), 1830. Zacharias Janssen (1585-c1632) Dutch spectacle-maker associated with invention of the first optical telescope

HSPs Rack Picture, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
3432760 HSPs Rack Picture, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 124x98 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; American, out of copyright

Straw Hat, Bag and Umbrella, c. 1900 (oil on fabric transferred from canvas board)
3247763 Straw Hat, Bag and Umbrella, c.1900 (oil on fabric transferred from canvas board) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 39.69x24.45 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American

Trompe l oeil, 1737 (oil on canvas)
3086937 Trompe l oeil, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Hofverberg, Carl (1695-1765); 92x74.5 cm; Livrustkammaren (The Royal Armoury), Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Painted for Count Ture Gabriel Bielke)

How A Ships Captain Uses The Sextant, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

An Awe-Inspiring Display of Solar Haloes, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

How The Kaleidoscope Makes Its Patterns, 1936
How The Kaleidoscope Makes Its Patterns, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Many Colours That Make Up White Light, 1935
The Many Colours That Make Up White Light, . From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Optical studies, late 15th or early 16th century (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Optical studies, late 15th or early 16th century (1954). Ms. C, 22r. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope, 1990. The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was put into orbit from the Space Shuttle Discovery, mission STS-31 on 24 April 1990

Hubble Space Telescope in orbit, 1980s. Artists impression of the Hubble Telescope in orbit over the earth. The Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Testing the Hubble Space Telescope, 1980s. The telescope is shown being installed in an acoustic test cell. The Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Polishing the mirror of the Hubble Telescope, 1980s. The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), was designed to see seven times further into space than had been possible before

Hubble Space Telescope above the Earth. The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was put into orbit from the Space Shuttle Discovery, mission STS-31, on 24 April 1990

Ernst Abbe (1840-1905), German physicist. Abbe conducted research in the field of optics. He was a partner in the famous firm Carl Zeiss of Jena, manufacturers of lenses

London Trade Card - James Simons, Scientiific Instruments
London Trade Card - James Simons, Mathematical, Philosophical and Optical Instruments, at Sir Isaac Newtons Head, corner of Marylebone Street, opposite Glasshouse Street. 18th century

100 inch Hooker Telescope

Fiber optic cable, 3D illustration

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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.