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How to Use Your Compound Microscope(Post)
A compound microscope looks something like this: Start using your compound microscope to observe samples by following these steps. Use the above labeled microscope image if you are unsure whe ...
Microscope Holiday Gift Guide(Post)The holidays provide a great opportunity to give an educational gift that can expand interest in science and the world around us. Whether you are looking for a kids microscope, or a gift for an adult ...
Can I See Bacteria Under a Microscope?(Post)Can I See Bacteria Under the Microscope? Bacteria can be difficult to view under the microscope but YES you can view bacteria under the microscope. Here are some tips to help view bacteria under the ...
Tips for Viewing Bacteria Under a Microscope(Post)Exploring the Microbial Universe: Tips for Viewing Bacteria Under a Microscope Bacteria, the tiny microorganisms that populate our world, hold significant importance in fields such as microbiology, m ...
Pap Smear under the Microscope(Post)The Pap smear is a screening procedure that tests for cervical cancer. This test checks for the presence of precancerous or cancer cells on the cervix, the opening of the uterus. Women typically are ...
10 Types of Light Microscopes and How to Use Them(Post)What is a Light Microscope? A light microscope is a tool that enlarges and allows for the observation of tiny objects, often those that are not visible to the naked eye. It employs visible light and ...
Compound Microscope Parts(Page)When it comes to magnifying the microscopic world, a high-power or compound microscope stands as the ultimate tool, surpassing the capabilities of its stereo or low-power counterparts. Its prowess li ...
Microscope Parts and Specifications(Page)Historians credit the invention of the compound microscope to the Dutch spectacle maker, Zacharias Janssen, around the year 1590 (more history here). The compound microscope uses lenses and light t ...
Helpful Microscope Information(Page)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 realizi ...
Clear Microscopy Images: Free of Dust & Dirt Specks(Page)If you've ever looked through a microscope and noticed dark specks on the microscopy image, chances are some part of the microscope is dirty. It can sometimes be difficult to trouble shoot exactly wh ...
Numerical Aperature(Page)This is a somewhat complicated subject and the discussion that follows goes well beyond the entry in the glossary. Numerical Aperture (N.A.): This is a number that expresses the ability of a ...
How To, When To and Why Use Immersion Oil(Page)Why Use Microscope Immersion Oil? When light passes from a material of one refractive index to another (for example: from glass to air), it bends. In the space between the microscope objective lens ...
