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Galaxy

Galaxy

When wine dries on glass, its sugars and acids crystallize, forming birefringent lattices that glow in polarized light. What’s left of a dinner party is a microscopic nebula—proof that even the dregs in a glass contain constellations if you know where to look.

Size8 × 8 in
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$30

Magnification
100⨉
Technique
Cross-polarized Light
Detail
Red Wine Crystals