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    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...

    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...

    What Does Snow Look Like Under a Microscope?(Post)

    Snow may look like a soft, white powder from a distance, but snow under a microscope looks very different. Magnification reveals that snow is made up of individual ice crystals and snowflakes with g

    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...

    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 a

    Student Microscopes: 7 Best Tips for Selection(Post)

    Best Microscope for Students If you’re looking for a reliable microscope for school use, a compound binocular microscope designed for students is typically the best option. One of the most popular cho

    Salt Under a Microscope: What Salt Crystals Really Look Like(Post)

    Salt may look like nothing more than tiny white grains when sprinkled onto food, but put those same grains under a microscope and they become surprisingly geometric. Under a microscope, table salt ap

    Simple Microscope(Post)

    What Is a Simple Microscope? A simple microscope is a fundamental optical device comprised of a single lens that magnifies objects when they are placed close to the lens. This lens, typically convex i

    Inverted vs. Upright Microscope: Which Is Right for Your Lab?(Post)

    When equipping a research lab, clinical facility, or industrial quality control environment, few decisions carry more weight than choosing the right microscope configuration. Inverted and upright micr

    Inverted Microscopes(Page)

    Inverted microscopes have both the light source and condenser set up high above the stage and pointing down toward the stage.

    Paramecium Microscope Project(Post)

    Viewing paramecium under a microscope is a fun project for both kids and parents. Using a student biological microscope (also known as a compound microscope), you can grow some paramecium and watch as