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WrappedinReflection
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 |  Subject: The Anatomy of a Snowflake  Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:09 pm | |
| Nature's Artwork: The Anatomy of a Snowflake
Gorgeous images!
http://www.newscientist.com/gallery/dn16170-snowflakes/?DCMP=NLC-nletter&nsref=dn16170 |
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| | Subject: Re: The Anatomy of a Snowflake Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:12 pm | |
| I actually think I've seen that before, and you're absolutely right... they are quite gorgeous. *sighs dreamily* What I want to know is how they were able to get such pictures as wouldn't the snow/flakes melt before they could get it under any form of microscope-like equipment? Or even if they could get it to the equipment wouldn't the heat from the light, the environment, people, etc. cause them to melt? Still... quite beautiful... and a reminder of why I love snow... Now, if only we could have the beauty & fun of snow without the cold...  |
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shortpsycho
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| | Subject: Re: The Anatomy of a Snowflake Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:25 am | |
| That is so neat! i wonder how much those scientist got paid for such an awesome job |
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RedAngel
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| | Subject: Re: The Anatomy of a Snowflake Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:38 pm | |
| Absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing that, WiR!  |
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Succubus
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| | Subject: Re: The Anatomy of a Snowflake Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:41 pm | |
| Stunning ...I wonder if I can find a print of the snowflake somewhere? Thanks for the link WIR. |
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WrappedinReflection
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| | Subject: Re: The Anatomy of a Snowflake Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:46 pm | |
| Well, it said the photos were taken with a "snowflake photomicroscope," so it must have a special bulb that doesn't generate heat or the shutter on this microscope is super fast & is able to capture the image quick enough before the flake has a chance to melt. They are definitely a beautiful way of showing how artistic Mother Nature is & portraying her love of symmetry  Red & Succubus- You are very welcome |
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helen damnation
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| | Subject: Re: The Anatomy of a Snowflake Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:18 pm | |
| That's something so pure and beautiful in this horrible World. Thank you for sharing that - it made me happy _________________  Well, the Devil he taught us how to rock and then he turned us loose |
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WrappedinReflection
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| | Subject: Re: The Anatomy of a Snowflake Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:05 am | |
| You're welcome Ms. Helen Glad it made you happy.  |
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