Magnification Collection (page 4)

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

Microscopic view of bacterial pneumonia. Bacterial pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by bacterial infection. Pneumonia can be generally defined as inflammation of the lung parenchyma

Microscopic view of Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus. Pneumococcus is a Gram-positive coccus shaped pathogenic bacteria which causes many types of pneumococcal infections in

Different types of acne, non-inflammatory and inflammatory

Conceptual image of mitochondria

Microscopic view of Stachybotrys chartarum, a black mold

Renal glomerulus
The renal glomerulus is a network (tuft) of capillaries that performs the first step of filtering blood

Anatomy of bowmans glomerular capsule

Diverticulitis in the descending colon region of the human intestine
Illustration of diverticulitis in the descending colon region of the human intestine. Diverticulitis is a common digestive desease of the intestines

Temporomandibular joint, normal and dislocated

Conceptual image of the layers of human skin

Anatomy of foot fungus with microscopic close-up

Conceptual image of rabies virus

Medical illustration of fetus development at 36 weeks

Sea salt
A scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of sea salt, artificially coloured by computer

Fragaria sp. strawberry
A scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a strawberry (Fragaria sp.), artificially coloured by computer

Hystrichopsylla talpae talpae, mole flea
A macro photograph of the largest flea in the UK, the mole flea (Hystrichopsylla talpae talpae), which is common on small mammals throughout the UK

Dermanyssus gallinae, red or poultry mite
Scanning electron microscope image of the red or poutry mite. Adults appear red when engorged with blood, but otherwise are black, grey or white. Females are about 1mm long

Coccolith
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a Folkestone chalk surface with Cretaceous coccoliths (x2500 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Tulip, Tulipa
Tulip

Adams Universal Microscope - made by George Adams Snr. about 1755 for King George III, while he was still Prince of Wales

Christmas card in the shape of a pair of binoculars or opera glasses. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Greetings card in the shape of a pair of binoculars, with three humanised birds playing snooker in the foreground. Date: circa 1890s

New Year card in the shape of a pair of binoculars or opera glasses. circa 1890s

Tetrix subulata (Slender Grasshopper)
Illustration of a Tetrix subulata (Slender Grasshopper)

Coffee under microscope
Illustration of a coffee under microscope

Microscopy of the blood anatomy engraving 1857
Rank, johannes - The human being. 1 - 1894

Illustration showing formation of human bone

Illustration showing Osteoporosis in human bone

Illustration of a flys leg

Illustration of a beetles head

Illustration of a man-made beehive with a single, magnified bee above it

Illustration of microscopic plankton with horns to stop it sinking

Illustration of microscopic poisonous plankton

Astronomer makes observations through a large refractor telescope
Inside the observatory, an astronomer makes observations with a large refractor telescope at the 3RF astronomy campus in Texas

H-alpha Sun in red with sunspot

Satellite view of sand dunes in Libya

Gymnodoris ceylonica nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon Fiji
Gymnodoris ceylonica nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Detail of a mushroom coral on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) on a reef in Indonesia

A banded Tozeuma shrimp camouflages itself in black coral
A banded Tozeuma shrimp (Tozeuma armatum) camouflages itself in black coral in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

A tiny shrimp lives on a starfish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Extreme close-up of a lizardfish eyeball, Australia

Shrimp on bubble coral, Indonesia

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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.