| During that historic period known as the Renaissance, after the "dark" Middle Ages, there occurred the inventions of printing, gunpowder and the mariner's compass, followed by the discovery of America. Equally remarkable was the invention of the light microscope: an instrument that enables ... |
| Your application is the most important factor in choosing a microscope. What you need to see and what you want to do with that image will determine what kind of microscope you need. There are two |
| Basics: 1. When transporting the microscope, carry it close to your body with one hand on the arm and the other ... |
| + How to use a microscope properly |
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| Before purchasing or using a microscope, it is important to know the functions of each part. Eyepieces: The eyepieces are the lenses at the top that the viewer looks through; they are are usually10X or 15X. To get the total magnification level, multiply the magnification of the eyepiece and the magnification of the objective used (ex: 10X eyepiece * 40X objective = 400X total magnification). |
| HISTORY OF THE MICROSCOPE |
| MICROSCOPE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS |
| HOW TO CHOOSE A MICROSCOPE |