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    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,

    Calibrating a Stereo Microscope for Precision Measurement: Methods, Standards, and Error Sources(Post)

    Stereo microscopes are widely used in industrial inspection, research laboratories, semiconductor work, micro-assembly, medical device manufacturing, and quality assurance. Although they’re essential

    Microscopes(Post)

    A microscope is a scientific instrument that magnifies small objects, making them visible to the human eye. It is used to study cells, microorganisms, tissues, and materials in science, medicine, and

    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 m

    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 to...

    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, me

    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...

    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...

    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 lens to...

    Fluorescence Microscopy(Post)

    What Is Fluorescence Microscopy? Fluorescence microscopy is a type of optical microscopy that uses fluorescence to study the properties of biological and non-biological specimens. In this imaging tech

    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 a

    Microscope Glossary of Terms(Page)

    Below you will find many of the terms used in the "Microscope World" - or just simply in microscopy. Abbe Condenser: A specially designed lens that mounts under the stage and is usually movable in...