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Real snowflake

This hexagonal ice crystal showcases dendritic branching and stellar symmetry—hallmarks of atmospheric crystallography. Formed under specific humidity and temperature conditions, its beveled edges and central star-like nodes reveal the physics of phase transitions in frozen water vapor.

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Uploaded on November 26, 2025
Taken on January 22, 2016