The most sublime physics entity [include image]

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The discussion centers on the beauty of physics-related images, with participants sharing their favorite examples. One user highlights the "Pillars of Creation" for its aesthetic appeal and the "Pale Blue Dot" for its emotional significance, emphasizing humanity's achievements in physics despite limited knowledge. Other contributions include images of SN2003fg and Iodine crystals, with some light-hearted banter about the competition to share images. The conversation reflects a mix of admiration for the visual beauty of scientific phenomena and a deeper appreciation for the philosophical implications of these images.
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Please provide your idea and picture of the most beautiful physics object.
 
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It may be a bit cliche but I find these two to be the most impressive.

This one for the sheer beauty:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillars_of_Creation

The most touching for me is the pale blue dot, because I find it touches me deeply and is one of those pictures that ought to humble people...

Pale_Blue_Dot.png
 
I see only pale blue pixels...
 
Humankind demonstrates its mastery of physics in the single greatest engineering achievement in history. This is what we can do with how little we know.

[PLAIN]http://www.aerospaceguide.net/saturn_lv.jpg
(Source: http://www.aerospaceguide.net/saturn_5.html)
 
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Here's another of SN2003fg:

tp://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iLSmTPwJGZY/SoLCGxjw3WI/AAAAAAAAY88/gJmhSbfYgbs/s400/6.jpg

6.jpg
 
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"bubbles of nothing" tomorrow at ISCAP
 
Lacy33 said:
"bubbles of nothing" tomorrow at ISCAP

Kindly clarify?

I really don't know what you're saying here.
 
[PLAIN]http://dry-ice.com/images/dry_ice/dry_ice_385x261.jpg

Definitely the most sublime :biggrin:
 
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So much for your dry humor.
 
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HeLiXe said:
[PLAIN]http://dry-ice.com/images/dry_ice/dry_ice_385x261.jpg

Definitely the most sublime :biggrin:

Dang it. I read the first post, quickly found an image of Iodine crystals, and then scrolled down to see you beat me to it :mad:
 
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HeLiXe said:
[PLAIN]http://dry-ice.com/images/dry_ice/dry_ice_385x261.jpg

Definitely the most sublime :biggrin:

Loren Booda said:
So much for your dry humor.

QuarkCharmer said:
Dang it. I read the first post, quickly found an image of Iodine crystals, and then scrolled down to see you beat me to it :mad:

Lololol...you people crack me up :biggrin:!
 
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