Cell Division: A Nod to Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and Robert Hooke
April 26, 2023
Photographer: John Stetson
Summary Author: John Stetson
As shown above, put sea urchin sperm and egg together on a microscope slide and cell division starts almost immediately, within seconds. A phase contrast microscope was used to make this image. Each time I make observations with a microscope I give a salute to Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and Robert Hooke and all of the scientists who opened the door to what may be observed under magnification that exceeds what the naked eye can see. Photos taken on August 5, 2008.
Related Links:
Robert Hooke's 1665 book Micrographia