Compound microscopes are also known as Biological or High Power microscopes. They are used for viewing transparent specimens that are not typically visible to the naked eye. We carry compound microscopes for most applications although for brevity, we have divided them into three broad sub-categories:
Clinical and Lab for professional users including Veterinarians, Doctors and Researchers
Home and Hobby for Kids, Hobbyists and Advanced Hobbyists
Schools and Students which are divided into different levels: Elementary School, Middle/High and University
Please select the sub-category of compound microscope for your application and then filter the results using our new range of filters - but if in doubt simply call us toll free on 877-409-3556.
A high power or compound microscope achieves higher levels of magnification than a
stereo or low power microscope. It is used to view smaller specimens such as cell structures
which cannot be seen at lower levels of magnification.
Before you start building your slides, make sure you have everything you will need, including slides, cover slips, droppers or pipets and any chemicals or stains you plan to use.
A low power or stereo microscope typically employs objective lenses of 50x or less. It is used to view specimens that are visible to the naked eye such as insects, crystals, circuit boards and coins.
A stereo microscope has three key parts: