Round Shape Collection (page 2)

Brass astrolabe from the middle ages
Astrolabe. Brass astrolabe from the middle ages. The astrolabe consists of circles marked with angular measurements. By aligning the astrolabe with the horizon

Computer graphic image of a human eye

Upgraded Arecibo radio telescope with subreflector
Upgraded Arecibo radio observatory. Aerial fisheye lens view of the Arecibo radio telescope, with its gregorian subreflector system newly installed in 1997

Coloured TEM of a basophil white blood cell
Polynuclear basophil. Coloured Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of a basophil white blood cell. This basophil has one bi-lobed nucleus (yellow, lower centre) and a second nucleus at upper left

Venus, Magellan image

Normal retina of eye
Fundus camera image of the retina of a normal eye, showing the distribution of the retinal veins & arteries: the central retinal artery (a branch of the opthalmic artery)

Stroke. Coloured computed tomography (CT) brain scan showing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or stroke. The red region is an area of internal bleeding, or haemorrhage

West Nile viruses. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a group of West Nile viruses (WNV). This virus is known to cause encephalitis in humans

Narrowed artery due to cholesterol

Illustration of narrowed artery in hyperlipidaemia
Hyperlipidaemia. Illustration of the narrowing of an artery (atherosclerosis) due to high levels of lipids in the blood (hyperlipidaemia)

DNA sequence magnified by a magnifying gl

cientist studies DNA autoradiogram with magnifier
MODEL RELEASED. Gene mapping. Male scientist studies a series of DNA sequencing autoradiograms or " genetic fingerprints" through a magnifying glass

DNA sequence magnified by a magnifying glass
DNA sequences. A magnifying glass over two DNA sequences. The sequence also known as an autoradiogram is four rows of irregularly spaced black bands

Barcoded Earth, conceptual image. The barcode may represent a variety of concepts, like the placing of commercial interests above global environmental or human welfare issues

Cuba and Florida from Space Shuttle
Shuttle photograph of the northern Caribbean Sea including the peninsula of Florida (shown at the top). Cuba appears in the centre foreground

Computer artwork of sunrise over crescent Earth
Sunrise. Computer artwork of sunrise over the Earth seen from space. Only a crescent of the Earth is illuminated by the Sun

Computer artwork of the Earth with a glow
Whole Earth. Computer illustration of the whole Earth seen with a glowing light on a starfield. The Earth is centred on Africa with land seen as brown, water as blue and clouds as white

Computer artwork of Earth with burning continents
Earth. Computer artwork of the whole Earth with burning continents. North is towards the upper left. The Sun is seen rising behind the Earth

The OPAL detector at CERN
A technician works on one of two end caps of the OPAL detector at CERN, the European centre for particle physics near Geneva. OPAL is one of 4 giant particle detectors at the LEP collider

Encephalin peptide
Encephalin. Computer molecular graphic of part of a molecule of encephalin, a polypeptide found in the human brain. It has a painkilling effect

Adrenaline. Computer model of part of the molecular structure of the hormone adrenaline, or epinephrine (formula C9.H13.N.O3)

B-chain of insulin molecule
Insulin. Computer graphic showing a part of the molecule of human insulin. A single insulin mole- cule is made up of two chains of amino acids, the A and B chains

Penicillin drug molecule
Penicillin. Computer graphic of part of a molecule of penicillin, an antibiotic drug. The spheres represent atoms and are colour-coded as: carbon (green), oxygen (red), hydrogen (white)

Nandrolone steroid
Nandrolone. Computer model of part of a molecule of the anabolic steroid drug nandrolone (formula C18H26O2). Nandrolone is used to help build muscle and bone

Fly Agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) inleaf litter. This poisonous fungus, which has acap up to 20 centimetres across, is so namedbecause in medieval times it was mixed with milkand used to stupefy

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"Embracing the Beauty of Round Shapes: From Millstones to Planets" A breathtaking sunrise illuminates the round millstones atop Stanage Edge, showcasing nature's perfect symmetry in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park. Cesar Manrique's Jardin de Cactus reveals a mesmerizing display of round shapes, harmoniously blending with windmills in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The iconic Radcliffe Camera stands tall amidst a cyclist passing by, its circular architecture adding elegance to Oxford's historic charm in England. Pioneer-Venus Orbiter captures an otherworldly view of Venus, unveiling its mysterious and alluring spherical form from outer space. Witnessing the Transit of Venus on June 8th, 2004 was a celestial spectacle that showcased our neighboring planet as it gracefully crossed Earth's path. Mariner 10 mosaic unveils Mercury's rugged terrain and spherical beauty through stunning imagery captured during its mission to explore the innermost planet. Beyond aesthetics, even eye examinations appreciate the importance of round shapes for vision correction and maintaining ocular health. Matello defense tower proudly stands on Guernsey Island, boasting its robust cylindrical structure as part of Channel Islands' rich history within the United Kingdom. Finding balance and strength, a woman sits confidently on an exercise ball – reminding us how even fitness equipment embraces circular forms for stability and core engagement. Delving into microscopic wonders, a colored SEM image showcases intricate details of a white blood cell (lymphocyte), emphasizing their rounded shape crucial for immune function. St. Chads Church graces Shrewsbury with architectural splendor; its circular windows radiate light onto St. Chads Terrace while symbolizing unity within this English town. In various realms - from natural landscapes to man-made structures - we discover that embracing round shapes adds both aesthetic allure and functional significance to our world.