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Helpful Microscope Information
This section of the Microscope World website has information on many topics relating to microscopy and the use of a microscope. Many of these pages were built after talking with customers and realizing that some of the best ways to explain microscopy are through diagrams and pictures. View our extensive microscope resource library here.
Microscope Information
General Microscope and Microscopy Information - this page is updated weekly and covers a variety of different topics. View the latest or browse previous aritcles.
Microscope Objectives and Lenses
Phase Contrast
Objective Lens Information
Cleaning Microscope Lenses
Reticles
Calibrating Your Microscope
Microscope Slide Staining Information
Microscope Parts Explained
Microscope Parts
Microscope Maintenance
Cleaning Your Microscope
How to Evaluate Microscope Quality
Glossary of Microscope Terms
History of the Microscope
Taking Pictures with your Microscope
Connecting MC Digital Cameras to the Microscope
Recommended Books on Microscopes
Polarizing Microscope Information
Microscope Images
Images Captured with Different Microscope Digital Cameras
Images at Different Magnifications
Images captured with the DM52 digital kids microscope
Images captured with the DC128 digital student microscope
Images captured with the DC5-163 digital biological microscope
Coins at Different Magnifications
Images of Human Anatomy and Bacteriology Prepared Slides
Images of Phytology, Zoology and Algae Prepared Slides
Downloads
Product Diagrams
Phase Contrast Instructions for model 160 series (PDF File)
Auxiliary Lens Installation Instructions for model 420 (PDF File)
Stereo Microscope Top Light Replacement Instructions for model 420 (PDF File)
1105 Boom Stand Assembly Instructions (PDF File)
Customer Resources