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Top 7 Uses for Digital Microscopes
Digital microscopes are the combination of a standard light microscope with a digital camera and accompanying software. The beauty of a digital microscope is the ability to display images of the...
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Student Microscopes
School is starting and if you are in the market for new student microscopes, browse the selection Microscope World has available before making your purchase. The student microscopes are categorized...
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Bacteriology Microscope Slides
Pneumonia captured at 100xStudying bacteria requires the use of a biological microscope. At the left is a picture of pneumonia captured under a digital biological microscope at 100x magnification....
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Adhesive Edges
Many times when a solvent or adhesive is used it is important that it is not applied too thick. Microscope World recently had a customer that needed to measure the thickness of an adhesive they were...
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WiFi Microscopes
Microscope World is introducing three new WiFi digital microscopes. Each microscope has a WiFi digital camera built-in that provides high-speed, high-resolution images directly from the microscope to...
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Great Ideas for Kids: Stereo Microscope Viewing
A stereo microscope is a low power microscope that typically provides anywhere from 10x - 40x magnification. Stereo microscopes are often perfect introductory microscopes for children - especially...
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Moticam 580 Digital and Video Camera
The Moticam 580 microscope camera is unique in that it allows multiple output methods from the microscope for live viewing.Microscope camera output options include:USB directly to computer (view live...
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Microscope Resolving Power
A common misconception among amateur microscopists is that more magnification is always better. If offered a microscope with 1000x or one with 1600x magnification, most amateurs automatically believe...
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What You Can View with a Light Microscope
Ever wonder exactly what you can view with a high power biological light microscope? This chart is helpful in determining the size in microns and relating it to objects that can be seen both with the...
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Science Project: Salty Water Properties
Items required for this kids science project:1 egg1 large glass or bowlsaltwaterstudent high power microscopedepression slidecover slip How does salt change the properties of water? Place a drop of...
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Achromat versus Apochromat Microscope Objectives
High power biological microscopes are often fitted with either achromat objective lenses or apochromat objective lenses. So what exactly is the difference between achromat and apochromat microscope...
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Centering the Microscope Substage Condenser
Centering the biological microscope substage condenser is an important step in order to view a clear and well-illuminated image.The condenser should be centered for best results. These are the several...
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Insect under the Microscope
This insect was captured at 45x magnification under a stereo microscope using the DMC3.1 microscope camera (3.2 mega pixels).Check out those eyes!!Notice how the wing to the right of the body is...
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Popular High School Biology Microscopes
We frequently get asked what the most popular high school student microscopes are. This post will break down the most popular student microscope models and compare the benefits or downside of...
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Plant Tissue under the Microscope
A plant is typically made up of four types of tissues:Meristematic - Divides new cells for growth or repair.Ground Tissue - Provides storage, processing and physical support.Dermal Tissue - Protects...
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Plastic Film Under the Microscope
We recently had a customer who needed to view and make measurements of plastic film under the microscope.The microscope system used to view the plastic film included the SMZ168 stereo zoom microscope...
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Fluorescence Microscopy
Fluorescence microscopy is a technique used to study specimens that can be made to fluoresce. Certain specimen materials emit energy detectable as visible light when irradiated with the light of a...
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Laboratory Working Conditions
Setting up the ideal environment in a laboratory for microscope use is a fairly simple process. Follow these guidelines to obtain the best resolution when using your microscope as well as prolong the...
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Popular High School Dissecting Microscopes
Microscope World recently posted on our most popular high school biology microscopes and in turn were asked about the most popular high school dissecting microscopes. This post is dedicated to high...
View ArticleTips for Achieving the Best Possible Microscope Resolution
Biological microscopes provide high magnification and optimal resolution is key to viewing a high quality image. Follow these tips in order to achieve the best possible resolution from your light...
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