This is a terrific beginner microscope for kids and young adults. With high-grade glass optics offering 3 magnification levels from 40X to 400X, it's possible to get close up with anything from stamps to cells. The magnification range is ideal for viewing microscopic organisms, like what you might find in water samples from a lake or ocean. It's also great for looking at crystal structures and metallurgical samples. The top and bottom LED illumination provide light for both translucent and opaque objects. This means you can look at ultra-thin tissue samples, or plant leaves and insects. And since the microscope is battery-powered, you can take it anywhere.
The easy-to-use controls guarantee that anyone can get the hang of using the microscope in no time. The 3-lens turret can switch between the 4X, 10X, and 40X objective lenses by simply rotating. The specimen-stage has two clips to hold a slide or other object in place, while focus is adjusted by turning the large knob on either side of the microscope. A switch on the back will select the top light for opaque objects, or bottom light for translucent ones. An aperture wheel under the stage can be rotated to change the focus of the bottom light, which can increase or decrease the detail in the specimen.
This kit includes 5 prepared Slide, as well as a collection of tools for making your own Slide. There's a Petri dish for holding liquid samples, and 5 blank Slide and cover slips for mounting thin-section specimens, like tissues. There's an easy-to-use microtome for slicing specimens, and red and blue stains to improve contrast in highly-translucent specimens. A vial, stirring rod, and pipette will help prepare wet-mount Slide. And, of course, there are tweezers to help with the more-delicate subjects.
Features:
- A great, easy-to-use microscope for kids and young adults
- 40-400X Magnification using high-grade glass optics
- Top and bottom LED illumination for translucent and opaque objects
- Operates anywhere on 3 rechargeable AA batteries
- Includes prepared Slide, and a collection of tools for making your own Slide
