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Lake Vostok micro-organism, SEM
Lake Vostok micro-organism. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a micro-organism (orange) discovered in ice from Lake Vostok, Antarctica. This freshwater lake is trapped under ice up to 4 kilometres thick, and may harbour a unique ecosystem. The lakes water stays liquid due to geothermal heat, and has been isolated from the rest of the world for millennia. The ice cores containing the specimens were up to 400, 000 years old. This organism, nicknamed " klingon", may be new to science. Lakes of water under ice are also thought to exist on Europa, a moon of Jupiter. Magnification: x4500 when printed 10cm wide
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Antarctic Antarctica Bacteriology Core Extremophile Isolated Micro Organism Trapped Micro Biology
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19cm (9.6" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable discovery from the depths of Lake Vostok in Antarctica. The image, captured through a coloured scanning electron microscope (SEM), reveals an intriguing micro-organism with an orange hue. This tiny life form was found within ice samples extracted from the lake, which lies hidden beneath up to 4 kilometers of ice. Lake Vostok's extraordinary ecosystem has remained isolated for millennia, shielded from the outside world by its thick icy cover. Sustained by geothermal heat, this freshwater lake defies freezing temperatures and nurtures a unique habitat that scientists are only beginning to comprehend. The age of these specimens is truly awe-inspiring; some ice cores containing these micro-organisms date back as far as 400,000 years. Dubbed "klingon" due to its distinctive appearance, this organism may hold secrets yet unknown to science. Interestingly, similar subglacial lakes are believed to exist on Europa, one of Jupiter's moons. These findings raise tantalizing questions about the potential for extraterrestrial life beyond our own planet. Printed at a magnification of x4500 and measuring 10cm wide when printed, this photograph offers us a glimpse into the microscopic wonders hidden within Earth's most extreme environments. It serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity and relentless pursuit of knowledge about our vast universe.
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