There are four areas to check when adjusting your microscope illumination: the rheostat, a light filter, the aperture diaphragm, and the field diaphragm. Read more about how to accurately set up your microscope's illumination here.
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Connecting a digital microscope camera with a microscope requires the use of a c-mount adapter. However, figuring out how to maximize your field of view can be tricky. Learn more about which camera sensors pair best with which c-mount adapters.
The microscope beam splitter directs light either to the eyepieces, to the camera, or sometimes both at the same time. When purchasing a microscope it is a good idea to know what functions the beam splitter will provide. Learn more in this article.
The Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game's William Jack Hernandez Sport fish Hatchery uses a microscope to study how size at release of their fish changes return in fish size and numbers. Read more about their process and view some images under the microscope.
Ever wonder what a vinyl record looks like under high magnification? We put one of our records under the microscope - take a look!
Viewing paramecium under the microscope is a great project for kids and adults! Learn how to grow your own paramecium and prepare samples to view under your microscope.