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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Photo Mug of Sundial from Science Photo Library

Photo Mug of Sundial from Science Photo Library Review



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Photo Mug of Sundial from Science Photo Library Feature

  • PHOTO MUG This Photo Mug features an image of Sundial chosen by Science Photo Library. Estimated image size 93x80mm.
  • 11oz White ceramic coffee mug. Image printed using sublimation ink process. Microwave, dishwasher safe
  • Image Description: Sundial. Sundial. Computer illustration of a spinning armillary type of equinoctial sundial. The celestial sphere is represented by three metal bands, the thickest of which, the equinoctial hour-ring (the large blurred diagonal ring), lies along the celestial equator. The sundial measures time using the shadow cast by the central metal sphere which represents the Earth. This sphere is on a spike known as a gnomon, here aligned with the polar axis.
  • For any queries regarding this image of Sundial please contact Science Photo Library c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 6453165
  • Image of Sundial is supplied by Science Photo Library. © Roger Harris/science Photo Library
Photo Mug showing Sundial. Sundial. Computer illustration of a spinning armillary type of equinoctial sundial. The celestial sphere is represented by three metal bands, the thickest of which, the equinoctial hour-ring (the large blurred diagonal ring), lies along the celestial equator. The sundial measures time using the shadow cast by the central metal sphere which represents the Earth. This sphere is on a spike known as a gnomon, here


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Friday, September 14, 2012

Photographic Print of Sundial snail shells from Science Photo Library

Photographic Print of Sundial snail shells from Science Photo Library Review



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Photographic Print of Sundial snail shells from Science Photo Library Feature

  • PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT This 10 x8 Print features an image of Sundial snail shells chosen by Science Photo Library. Estimated image size 254x164mm.
  • High quality RA4 prints. Printed on Kodak Endura and Edge papers. Size refers to paper used
  • Image Description: Sundial snail shells. Sundial snail shells. These are from the marine gastropod Architectonica persepctiva, found in the Indo-Pacific region. The shells are about 2-4 centimetres across. Sea shells are calcium-rich structures formed by gastropod molluscs for their protection. The chambers at the centre of a shell are the oldest, with successively larger chambers being added as the animal grows, forming a spiral structure. Sea shells are often highly prized by
  • For any queries regarding this image of Sundial snail shells please contact Science Photo Library c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 6466131
  • Image of Sundial snail shells is supplied by Science Photo Library. © Dirk Wiersma/science Photo Library
10 x8 Print showing Sundial snail shells. Sundial snail shells. These are from the marine gastropod Architectonica persepctiva, found in the Indo-Pacific region. The shells are about 2-4 centimetres across. Sea shells are calcium-rich structures formed by gastropod molluscs for their protection. The chambers at the centre of a shell are the oldest, with successively larger chambers being added as the animal grows, forming a spiral structure.


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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Photo Mug of Danti s Equinoctial Armillary from Science Photo Library

Photo Mug of Danti s Equinoctial Armillary from Science Photo Library Review



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Photo Mug of Danti s Equinoctial Armillary from Science Photo Library Feature

  • PHOTO MUG This Photo Mug features an image of Danti s Equinoctial Armillary chosen by Science Photo Library. Estimated image size 120x80mm.
  • 11oz White ceramic coffee mug. Image printed using sublimation ink process. Microwave, dishwasher safe
  • Image Description: Danti s Equinoctial Armillary. Located on the south facade of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, this armillary sphere was designed and erected by Ignazio Danti in 1572 enabling him, with other instruments, to measure the exact length of the year by determining the true equinox. At the vernal equinox in March 1574 Danti observed that it was eleven days early according to the Julian calendar. This was one of the factors that led to the introduction of the Gregorian calendar
  • For any queries regarding this image of Danti s Equinoctial Armillary please contact Science Photo Library c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 6333505
  • Image of Danti s Equinoctial Armillary is supplied by Science Photo Library. © Copyright Sheila Terry
Photo Mug showing Danti s Equinoctial Armillary. Located on the south facade of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, this armillary sphere was designed and erected by Ignazio Danti in 1572 enabling him, with other instruments, to measure the exact length of the year by determining the true equinox. At the vernal equinox in March 1574 Danti observed that it was eleven days early according to the Julian calendar. This was one of the factors that


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