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Articulated Arm Stereo Zoom Microscope
A new addition to the Richter Optica S6 series of stereo zoom microscopes is the S6-AASQ articulated arm microscope.Richter Optica S6-AASQ Stereo Zoom MicroscopeThe S6 articulated arm stereo zoom...
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Fun Things for Kids to View with Microscopes
There are two types of microscopes: high power biological microscopes and low power stereo dissecting microscopes. This post lists fun items for kids to view with a low power stereo microscope.A stereo...
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Making Measurements with Microscopy Tablet Cameras
Microscope World offers a microscopy tablet LCD camera for viewing live images as well as capturing and saving microscopy images. The tablet camera also allows you to take measurements of samples...
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Optic Nerve under the Microscope
The optic nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain. The optic nerve's function includes special somatic afferent, which carries the sensory modality of vision.The images below of...
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Kids Science Microscope Activity: Yeast
This is a fun science project for kids! You will need the following:BowlWarm WaterSugarBottleBalloonActive Dry Yeast for Making BreadTooth PickGlass Microscope SlideCover SlipKids High Power...
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Dry Mount versus Wet Mount Microscope Slides
Preparing microscope slides is not overly complicated and can be performed easily with a bit of knowledge. The two types of microscope slide preparation techniques include dry mount slides and wet...
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Special Microscope Objective Lens Inscriptions
Microscope objective lenses sometimes have special uses. Below you will find information on some of the inscriptions that you may find on your microscope objective lenses.NIC - this objective lens is...
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Printed Packaging Under the Microscope
Printed packaging is often placed under a microscope in order to view ink printing quality. Microscope World was contacted by a packaging printing company to help them configure a microscope system to...
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Kids Microscope Ideas
Dissecting microscopes are great learning tools for younger kids, as just about anything found in the yard or around the house can be placed under the microscope for observation.Here are some ideas of...
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Metal Coating Inspection under Microscope
Microscope World recently had a customer who needed to view the consistency of coating on metal parts. Using the macro zoom lens microscope system, they were able to view and capture images at 15x and...
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Follow Microscope World on Google+ for images under the microscope, links to interesting microscopy articles and videos.
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Searching for Metal Defects Under Microscope
Viewing metal under the microscope at higher magnification requires either a metallurgical microscope or a macro zoom lens microscope system. A metallurgical microscope is quite a bit more expensive...
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Hydra Under the Microscope
Hydra is a genus of small, simple fresh-water animals, typically found in fresh-water ponds, lakes and streams in moderate and tropical regions. Hydra are usually a few millimeters long and are best...
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Science Project: Mold under the Microscope
Mold is a fungus that grows in the form of multi-cellular filaments called hyphae. The best way to examine mold under a microscope is to grow your own in a controlled environment. Soft bread without...
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Closeout Special Microscope SALE!
The National Optical 138 student microscope is on sale for only $190! Limited supply remains and when these microscopes are gone, the sale ends.138 Student MicroscopeOrder the National Optical 138...
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Clam Worm Under the Microscope
Clam worms (Alitta Succinea) are a species of marine annelid, also known as sandworms. Clam worms can be found in the Northwest Atlantic region, the Gulf of Maine and South Africa. A clam worm can grow...
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Grantia under the Microscope
Grantia is a genus of calcareous sponges belonging to the family Grantiidae. Grantias contain spicules and spongin fibers.Grantia captured under the microscope at 100x.The Grantia prepared slide is...
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Radiolaria under the Microscope
Radiolaria are protozoa that produce intricate mineral skeletons. These skeletons, found as zooplankton throughout the ocean, usually have a central capsule that divides the cell into inner and outer...
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How to Calculate Stereo Microscope Magnification
Stereo microscope magnification is a combination of the eyepiece magnification (most commonly 10x) and the objective lens magnification (typically anywhere between 0.7x - 5x). If you are using a stereo...
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Paramecium under the Microscope
Paramecium is a genus of the single cell Ciliate Protozoa and are found in freshwater, marine areas, and often in stagnant ponds. Paramecium are unique to microscopy because they were one of the first...
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