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    Parts of a Compound Microscope: Labeled Diagram, Functions & Guide(Post)

    A compound microscope uses a combination of lenses, illumination components and mechanical controls to produce a magnified view of specimens that are too small to see clearly with the naked eye. While

    Dissecting Microscope Guide: Uses, Magnification, Parts & How to Choose One(Post)

    A dissecting microscope, also called a stereo microscope, is designed for viewing larger, three-dimensional objects at relatively low magnification. Instead of examining thin specimens mounted on micr

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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

    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

    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 Microscopes(Page)

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

    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

    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