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Phosphorescent bacillus, enlarged under a microscope, photographed with the same light after an hour of air exposure
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Phosphorescent bacillus, enlarged under a microscope, photographed with the same light after an hour of air exposure
Phosphorescent bacillus, enlarged under a microscope, photographed with the same light after an hour of air exposure. Date of Photograph:1890-1905 ca
Roster, Giorgio,Roster, Giorgio
RGD-S-000B53-4337
Media ID 33224299
© Alinari Archives, Florence
General Biology Mathematical And Natural Sciences Microbiology Slides Research Subjects
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This photo print, titled "Phosphorescent bacillus, enlarged under a microscope, photographed with the same light after an hour of air exposure" takes us back in time to the late 19th or early 20th century. Captured by the talented photographer Giorgio Roster, this image offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of microbiology and scientific research. The photograph showcases a phosphorescent bacillus magnified under a microscope. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this microscopic organism are truly mesmerizing. It is as if we are peering through the lens of a scientist's microscope ourselves, witnessing this tiny life form up close. What makes this image even more intriguing is that it was taken using the same light source after an hour of air exposure. This detail hints at some sort of transformation or change that occurred within the bacillus during its interaction with oxygen. Perhaps it underwent an alteration in its phosphorescence properties or exhibited other observable characteristics. As we delve deeper into understanding this photograph's historical context, we learn that it belongs to a collection focused on microbiology slides and research subjects within general biology. These slides were likely used for educational purposes or scientific exploration during that era when mathematical and natural sciences were rapidly advancing. Giorgio Roster's skillful composition allows us to appreciate both the artistic beauty and scientific significance encapsulated in this single frame. Although there may be commercial applications for such images today, let us not forget their primary purpose: to inspire curiosity about our natural world and ignite further exploration into these remarkable organisms that surround us every day.
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