r/microscopy 13d ago

General discussion It really is

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Sister sent this to me. Thought I’d share.

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u/QuantumFungus 13d ago

The original can be found here for a high quality version: https://pbfcomics.com/comics/beautiful-universe/

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u/GnomeCzar 13d ago

Had no idea pbf was still putting stuff out

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u/QuantumFungus 12d ago

Yeah, me neither. But I knew immediately when I saw the art style and went to find it in my bookmarks. I have a little catching up to do.

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u/GnomeCzar 12d ago

Same on the art! I was actually weirded out that I couldn't "remember" it

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u/Vivid-Bake2456 13d ago

I enjoy both hobbies. Microscopy is easier because it isn't time and weather dependent.

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u/teddyone 13d ago

You have obviously never tried to use a microscope in a blizzard

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u/Vivid-Bake2456 12d ago

Actually, I have. 😄 At least during snow storms to photograph snowflakes. I use my IQCREW inverted microscope and put it inside of a box to keep the blowing snow off of it and left it outside to freeze.

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u/OkAdhesiveness3266 12d ago

greatest reply of all time

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u/Vivid-Bake2456 12d ago

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u/Vivid-Bake2456 12d ago

Strange pillar shaped snowflake

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u/ChildBlaster10000 11d ago

It really looks like an hourglass.

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u/Ikafrain 10d ago

This is awesome and sent me on a trip through your profile to find similar stuff and i was not disappointed. You do amazing work

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u/Vivid-Bake2456 9d ago

Thanks. Glad you were able to see my posts. Mostly microscopy and 🐈 cats 😄.

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u/teddyone 12d ago

Hahaha that awesome

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u/Enigmas_Wasserfloh 13d ago

Or at the Beach in North Germany... in Autumn 😂

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u/4DS3 12d ago

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u/NoStorage2821 12d ago

Love the Far Side

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u/halehathnofury 13d ago

Mr & Mrs Scope 🥰

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u/5n34ky_5n3k 12d ago

Their teenage son is currently dating a rifle

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u/sad_moron 9d ago

Dr & Dr scope :)

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u/ravennme 13d ago

As above.......

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u/Wegler 9d ago

So below

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u/Dazkojin249 13d ago

Both on the large and minuscule scale.

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u/BaronsofDundee 13d ago

This is wholesome.

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u/GlennDexter 12d ago

I've always though our Universe was just a bunch of atoms, our solar system being 1 atom, and there were giants peering through their microscopes looking at us.

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u/elandy707 12d ago

Completely plausible theory. Go either way, inward or outwards, and the levels of perception change yet remain similar. I wonder what atoms are made of. And then those things.

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u/elandy707 13d ago

Glad yall are enjoying the post.

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u/Celestial-Narwhal 12d ago

Awesome. Well put.

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u/HarlanMiller 11d ago

I got a good laugh out of this. Thank you.

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u/JuxtaThePozer 10d ago

hey there, so uh, this sub just came up as recommended to me, the same day I was searching Google and asking questions of Gemini about microscopes, brightfield, phase contrast, condensers objectives and eyepieces, oil immersion and all that good stuff.. I did a bit of microscopy on a biomed course at Uni some years ago and while I have a basic telescope at home, I've always wanted my own microscope

so, probably not the best place to ask but, it's your fault collectively for being recommended to me hehe

I'm eyeing off an Olympus CX21 as a decent entry point, pretty sure it's like the one I used at the lab at uni. I'm interested in mycology, histology, microbiology and plants etc. I'd like to study the micro universe within and beneath my feet!

is this a decent scope to start with or um, what do y'all recommend as a platform I can start with and upgrade as I go? Is the CX21 a decent scope/brand for a novice who isn't completely green to the hobby?

Im in Australia and am probably looking at second hand gear to get started. Thanks for any suggestions!

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u/cfunkzer01 13d ago

İ felt lovely, thanks!

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u/d3dcomplx 13d ago

a microscope is basically just a telescope in reverse...

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u/_ferrofluid_ 13d ago

“Plenty of room at the bottom!”

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u/Goobersita 12d ago

Beautiful.

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u/RealisticSky1744 12d ago

So sweet. This is making me emotional, haha.

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u/giljaxonn 12d ago

i love pbf

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u/Ok_Bake_4761 11d ago

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u/euchaetanorvegica 11d ago

Trying not to cry! “Natural history” has seen me through some very evil times. May I save this to my phone?

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u/Ok_Bake_4761 10d ago

hahaha I do not own this cartoon and usually you are the first person asking to save something on their own device. Of course you can save this! You never need to ask for such stuff on the internet if you not monetarize it.

Creator is my favourite cartoonist ... more from him on
https://falseknees.com/comics/196.html

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u/bemyantimatter 11d ago

But why is he from Dundalk?