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    Microscope History: The History of the Microscope(Page)

    100 AD: Looking Through Glass During the 1st century AD (year 100), glass had been invented and the Romans were looking through the glass and testing it. They experimented with glass in different...

    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...

    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

    Tartaric Acid under the Microscope(Post)

    This image of tartaric acid was captured by Harald K. Andersen in Steinberg, Norway. Andersen used a polarizing microscope with a wave plate. The microscope setup had a Nikon 10x objective lens and a

    5 Tips to Properly Care for Your Microscope(Post)

    Microscope Care & Handling Following several tips to properly care for your microscope will help ensure that your microscope lasts for years to come. When carrying your microscope from one location to

    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

    Quality Testing(Page)

    When shopping for a microscope either on the web or with a catalog, the image of the instrument could look great but when the product gets into your hands, you might be disappointed. The only way to...

    Difference Between Compound & Dissecting Microscopes(Post)

    Microscopes play a crucial role in scientific research, allowing scientists to observe objects and organisms at the microscopic level. Two common types of microscopes used in laboratories and educatio

    Understanding Optical Gels(Post)

    What are Optical Gels? Optical gels are a coupling agent used to match the refractive index of BK-7 glass along with other glass, and fused Silica. Selecting the Best Optical Gel for the Application T

    How to Adjust Focusing Microscope Eyepieces(Post)

    Many upright microscopes have focusing eyepieces. These eyepieces can be adjusted by each microscope operator to ensure that the image is crisp and clear for their eyes. The focusing eyepieces adjust

    Microscope Immersion Oil(Post)

    Increase Microscope Resolution with Microscope Immersion Oil Microscope objectives are intended to image specimens either through air or a medium of higher refractive index between the front lens and

    Optical Microscopy(Post)

    What Is Optical Microscopy? Optical microscopy is a technique that uses visible light and a series of lenses to magnify small objects to a level where they can be observed and analyzed. It is a widely