title: X-ray imaging for palaeontology.
abstract: Few may be aware that X-ray imaging is used in palaeontology and has been used since as early as 1896. The X-raying, preparation and exposure of Hunsrück slate fossils are described. Hospital X-ray machines are used by the author in his work. An X-ray is vital to provide evidence that preparation of a slate is worthwhile as well as to facilitate preparation even if there is little external sign of what lies within. The beauty of the X-ray exposure is an added bonus.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hohenstein
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005580:Fossils; D010163:Paleontology / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography / Q000379:methods*; D013215:Starfish