Skip to sections.

Nikon
Global
Search This Site

Universcale

Get Adobe® Flash Player

We recommend using the latest Flash Player to view this page. Please go to website to update Flash Player.

From the nanoworld to the universe -- The worlds we measure using our infinite yardstick.

We are able to view all entities, from the microworld to the universe, from a single perspective. By setting them up against a scale, we are able to compare and understand things which cannot be physically compared.

Today, using the electron microscope and astronomical telescope, we can see the objects which we have not been aware of its existence before. Are you able to fathom, or even roughly grasp, these sizes?

See our Universcale and experience the sizes of various objects.

Full-screen mode Full-screen mode
Normal-screen mode 1024 * 768 Normal-screen mode 1024 * 768

In order to view the contents, change the settings of the browser you are currently using and set it to "Enable JavaScript."

Refer to the section on "Terms of Use and Conditions" below as well.

Terms and Conditions

Content Display

  • Content will be displayed in a new window. Upon selecting full-screen mode, your browser will automatically resize the content to fit the screen.
  • Please view this content on monitors with 1024x768 or higher resolution.
  • This content includes sound effects. Sound may be turned on or off.

Requirements

  • Flash Player 6 or higher
  • JavaScript enabled
  • Screen resolution of 1024x768 pixels or higher

Terms of Use

Please read and understand the following information prior to viewing this website (http://www.nikon.com/).

Back to Top
© 2008 Nikon Corporation