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    Best Microscopes Buying Guide for 2026(Post)

    Whether you're shopping for a child’s first microscope, upgrading a classroom setup, or building a professional lab, choosing the right microscope can make a huge difference in what you can see and ho

    Microscope World Objective Lenses(Page)

    Objective lenses are the lenses of a microscope closest to the object and are the most important single part of your microscope. The quality of objective lenses varies widely from manufacturer to...

    Prepared Slides in the Super Slide Kit(Page)

    See all available prepared slide kits here. Onion Root TipStained, showing the five stages of mitosis. We also have a (public) resource page on

    Reticles and Eyepiece Micrometers(Page)

    Reticles are clear circular glass inserts with a scale inscribed on them.  They sit

    Microscope Ergonomic Work Station(Post)

    A proper ergonomic work station when using your microscope can reduce the risk of occupational injuries. UCLA Ergonomics suggests the following tips to maintain a safer environment when using microsco

    Swift Microscopes(Post)

    Swift Microscope Information Microscope World has sold Swift microscopes for fifteen years. Historically the Swift brand has been a solid work-horse brand of educational microscopes that are manufactu

    Porton Microscope Counting Reticle(Page)

    The Porton counting reticle can be purchased here. Porton Microscope Reticle that meets AIA, NIOSH and Environment Canada Government Standards. The Porton reticle is used for counting and measuring...

    2D Surface Measurements and 3D Inspection(Post)

    What is SurfaceMeasure? The SurfaceMeasure1008S is a non-contact line-laser sensor that is used for inspection and measurement of 2D and 3D images. Using the emulator makes it possible to consider mea

    SLR Camera Adapter Chart(Page)

      Below are some of the digital SLR cameras and their corresponding T-2 ring adapters. CAMERA MODEL IMAGE SIZE LENS MO

    Reasons to Purchase(Page)

    Customer List | Testimonials | Reasons to Purchase | GSA Contract Information Our customers come to us because we make microscope purchasing easy and worry-free. Our customers are looking beyond...

    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...

    Microscope Cover Slips(Post)

    How do you know when to use a microscope cover slip? And if you do need to use one, what thickness is appropriate? This post will answer all of these questions and hopefully help you figure out what m