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English: Microscope manufactured by Christopher Cock of London for Robert Hooke. Hooke is believed to have used this microscope for the observations that formed the basis of his book Micrographia. Photographed at Billings Microscope Collection, National Museum of Health and Medicine, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.
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  • 2007-10-05 15:05 Alan.hawk 1683×2592× (1554575 bytes) Microscope manufactured by Christopher Cock of London for Robert Hooke. Hooke is believed to have used this microscope for the observations that formed the basis of Micrographia. (M-030 00276) Courtesy – Billings Microscope Collection, National Museum

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current13:25, 7 February 2018Thumbnail for version as of 13:25, 7 February 20181,683 × 2,592 (1.73 MB)Prosthetic Head (talk | contribs)Dark spot in corner removed.
13:22, 7 February 2018Thumbnail for version as of 13:22, 7 February 20181,683 × 2,592 (1.72 MB)Prosthetic Head (talk | contribs)Background cloth removed and white balance adjusted. Aiming for a cleaner image of the microscope its self for encyclopedic use.
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