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Spectrum Collection (#6)

"Spectrum: Unveiling the Colors of Science, Art, and Nature" Step into a world where science meets art and nature reveals its true colors

Background imageSpectrum Collection: USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Rainbow over Waikiki; Honolulu

USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Rainbow over Waikiki; Honolulu

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Horseshoe falls lit up at night; Niagara falls ontario canada

Horseshoe falls lit up at night; Niagara falls ontario canada

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Hawaii, Kauai, View Looking Down Wailua Falls With Rainbow Arching Across Into Water

Hawaii, Kauai, View Looking Down Wailua Falls With Rainbow Arching Across Into Water

Background imageSpectrum Collection: View Of Low Rainbow At Base Of Mountains, Clouds, Blue Sky, Field

View Of Low Rainbow At Base Of Mountains, Clouds, Blue Sky, Field

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Hawaii, Three Palm Trees Bend In The Wind With A Large Vibrant Rainbow Behind Them

Hawaii, Three Palm Trees Bend In The Wind With A Large Vibrant Rainbow Behind Them

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Hawaii, Oahu, Honolulu, Ala Moana Beach Park, Palm Tree And Rainbow

Hawaii, Oahu, Honolulu, Ala Moana Beach Park, Palm Tree And Rainbow

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Hawaii, Maui, Rainbow Cuts Across Gray Sky Behind Two Palm Trees

Hawaii, Maui, Rainbow Cuts Across Gray Sky Behind Two Palm Trees

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland; Rainbow Leading To A Boat On The Ocean

Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland; Rainbow Leading To A Boat On The Ocean

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Rainbow Over Rolling Hills

Rainbow Over Rolling Hills

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Knockmealdown Mountain, County Waterford, Ireland; Rainbow Over Cross

Knockmealdown Mountain, County Waterford, Ireland; Rainbow Over Cross

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Spectroscope of the type used by Gustave Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1889) and Robert Wilhelm Bunsen

Spectroscope of the type used by Gustave Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1889) and Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899). From Theodore Eckardt Physics in Pictures, London, 1882. Chromolithograph

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Alster Fountain, water fountain creating a rainbow on the Inner Alster Lake in the center of

Alster Fountain, water fountain creating a rainbow on the Inner Alster Lake in the center of Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Mandelbrot fractal F008 / 4440

Mandelbrot fractal F008 / 4440
Mandelbrot fractal. Computer graphic showing a fractal image derived from the Mandelbrot Set. Fractals geometry is used to derive complex shapes as often occur in nature

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Mandelbrot fractal F008 / 4435

Mandelbrot fractal F008 / 4435
Mandelbrot fractal. Computer graphic showing a fractal image derived from the Mandelbrot Set. Fractals geometry is used to derive complex shapes as often occur in nature

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Ceramic colour standards C016 / 6445

Ceramic colour standards C016 / 6445
Ceramic colour standards. Set of ceramic tiles showing the colour standards set by CERAM (British Ceramic Research Association) and the UKs National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Discone antenna at Titan Missile Museum C013 / 5305

Discone antenna at Titan Missile Museum C013 / 5305
A discone radio antenna at Titan Missile Museum, near Tucson, Arizona. A variant of a biconical antenna in which one of the cones is replaced by a disc. An omnidirectional, wideband antenna

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Infrared spectrometer, 1954

Infrared spectrometer, 1954
Infrared spectrometer. Researcher using an infrared grating spectrometer. This is used to analyse the composition of chemicals by recording the wavelengths at which they absorb infrared radiation

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Double rainbow over Colorado

Double rainbow over Colorado
A double rainbow over a field at Ft. Collins, Colorado USA

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Light bulb colour temperature spectrum

Light bulb colour temperature spectrum. This spectrum shows how the overall hue of the light from light bulbs can vary in terms of a calculated characteristic known as colour temperature

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Newtons optics

Newtons optics. Coloured artwork of the English physicist Isaac Newton (1642-1727) conducting his famous experiment on light

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Experiment showing that prismatic colours cannot be split further, 1747

Experiment showing that prismatic colours cannot be split further, 1747. From Mathematical Elements of Natural Philosophy confirm d by Experiment by Jean Theophilus Desaguliers

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Isaac Newtons prism experiment showing how sunlight is split into its separate colours, 1747

Isaac Newtons prism experiment showing how sunlight is split into its separate colours, 1747. English physicist and mathematician Newton (1642-1727)

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Isaac Newton, English scientist and mathematician, (1666) 1874

Isaac Newton, English scientist and mathematician, (1666) 1874. Newton (1642-1727) using a prism to separate white light into the colours of the spectrum

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Plate from Opticks, by Isaac Newton, showing the splitting of light through prisms, 1704

Plate from Opticks, by Isaac Newton, showing the splitting of light through prisms, 1704. English physicist and mathematician Newton (1642-1727)

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Newton Investigating Light, c1879

Newton Investigating Light, c1879. English scientist and mathematician Isaac Newtons (1642-1727) discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Illustration, Noctuae -- Nycteolidae

Illustration, Noctuae -- Nycteolidae -- Spintherops Spectrum, Metoptria Monogramma, Aventia Flexula, Boletobia Fuliginaria, Ophiusa Bifasciata, Nola Togatulalis, Metoponia Agatha, Bomolocha Fontis

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Dusky parrot, Pionus fuscus

Dusky parrot, Pionus fuscus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine, Harrison, London, 1800

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Christ Carrying Cross ca 1475-80 Engraving

Christ Carrying Cross ca 1475-80 Engraving
Artokoloro

Background imageSpectrum Collection: USA, New York, Autumn in the Adirondack Mountains Credit as: Christopher Talbot

USA, New York, Autumn in the Adirondack Mountains Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Asia, Bhutan. When a circle appears around the sun, Buddhists in Bhutan believe that

Asia, Bhutan. When a circle appears around the sun, Buddhists in Bhutan believe that an incarnation of Buddha is born. This appeared over Drukgyel near Paro

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Abstract colorful background

Abstract colorful background
Abstract rainbow wave background with bokeh from middle

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Colourful plastic rings stacked on pole with smiling clown head at the top, close up

Colourful plastic rings stacked on pole with smiling clown head at the top, close up

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Spectrum

Spectrum

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Illustration of how ainbow is formed by spectrum of light

Illustration of how ainbow is formed by spectrum of light

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Illustration of Munsell colour tree

Illustration of Munsell colour tree

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Light show

Light show
Brisbane Festival annual arts festival held in Brisbane, Australia. This extraordinary spectrum of lights was radiating from roof tops, river and bridges and was set against dramatic musical scores

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space

Artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole and its accretion disk in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust from a nearby nebula. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space

Artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space
An artists depiction of a black hole in interstellar space pulling in gas and dust that start to heat. Gamma ray bursts exit at the black holes poles and shoot into space

Background imageSpectrum Collection: A colorful star system illuminated by different colored nebula gases

A colorful star system illuminated by different colored nebula gases, providing light and warmth to a nearby planet

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Artists concept illustrating our beautiful cosmic universe

Artists concept illustrating our beautiful cosmic universe
Artists concept illustrating what a beautiful, colorful place our cosmic universe truly is

Background imageSpectrum Collection: The beauty of the creation of the universe

The beauty of the creation of the universe

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Artist concept illustrating the stellar explosion of a supernova

Artist concept illustrating the stellar explosion of a supernova
This image is part of a series that illustrates the death of a star and its system of planets as it blows itself apart becoming a supernova

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Artists concept illustrating the stellar explosion of a supernova

Artists concept illustrating the stellar explosion of a supernova
This image is part of a series that illustrates the death of a star and its system of planets as it blows itself apart becoming a supernova

Background imageSpectrum Collection: A distant alien solar system whose worlds have desert environments

A distant alien solar system whose worlds have desert environments
A distant alien solar system whose worlds all have desert environments

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Artists concept of Quasars

Artists concept of Quasars. Quasars are bright, energetic regions around giant, active black holes in galactic centers. Although immensely powerful and visible across billions of light years

Background imageSpectrum Collection: A conceptual view of part of our vast universe

A conceptual view of part of our vast universe

Background imageSpectrum Collection: Artists concept illustrating the cosmic beauty of the universe

Artists concept illustrating the cosmic beauty of the universe
Artists concept illustrating the amazing and breathtaking cosmic beauty of the universe

Background imageSpectrum Collection: The formation of new planets in an alien star system

The formation of new planets in an alien star system




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"Spectrum: Unveiling the Colors of Science, Art, and Nature" Step into a world where science meets art and nature reveals its true colors. The concept has fascinated humanity for centuries, unraveling secrets that span from the depths of space to the intricate patterns found in fractals. Let us embark on a captivating journey through time and knowledge. In 1954, the mass spectrometer emerged as a groundbreaking invention, enabling scientists to analyze matter with unprecedented precision. Its arrival marked a turning point in scientific research, unlocking new realms of understanding. Meanwhile, back in 1908, an ingenious paint chart was introduced - an innovative tool that revolutionized color selection for artists worldwide. This humble creation empowered painters to explore endless possibilities on their canvases. Speaking of colors, Robert Arthur Wilson's color wheel became an iconic symbol in artistic circles. With its harmonious arrangement of hues and shades, it provided guidance for countless creators seeking aesthetic perfection. But let us not forget about the stars above; they too have their own spectral tales to tell. Diagrams showcasing stellar classes and luminosity remind us how Sir Isaac Newton's pioneering work paved the way for our comprehension of light's behavior. Delving deeper into this realm is H-He-Hg emission spectra C017/7260 – a mesmerizing sight that captures elements emitting distinct wavelengths when energized. It serves as a testament to mankind's ability to decipher nature's language through scientific instruments. James Clerk Maxwell enters our narrative next – his caricature representing his significant contributions to electromagnetic theory. His profound insights laid the foundation for comprehending light as part of a larger electromagnetic spectrum. The spectroscope by Bunsen and Kirchhoff takes center stage next; dating back to around 1860 but published later in 1880 – it allowed scientists unparalleled glimpses into unseen worlds by analyzing light emitted or absorbed by various substances. Venturing beyond traditional boundaries brings us to the captivating Mandelbrot fractals.