Hobbyist

Hobbyist

This category of compound microscopes is especially selected for the individual Hobbyist who requires a good solid microscope with similar quality optics - as opposed to the more advanced hobbyist with more demanding optical quality.

With that in mind, these microscopes offer good quality optics and reliable operation at affordable prices. In order to meet different budgets, we have included several monocular, binocular and, for photographers, trinocular microscopes.

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Compound Microscope Parts

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.

May 18, 2012
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How to Mount Microscope Slides

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.

May 22, 2012
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Stereo Microscope Parts

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:

May 18, 2012