Posted by Fred Koenig on Nov 19th 2020
Microscope Articles
Before You Start
Familiarizing Yourself
The first step is to go over all parts of the microscope and get a good idea
of where everything is and what everything does – especially any dials or
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Nov 18th 2020
Compound Microscope Parts, Functions, and Labeled Diagram
Parts of a Compound Microscope
Each part of the compound microscope serves its own unique function, with each being important to the function of the scope as a whole. The individual parts of a compoun
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Jun 7th 2020
Industrial Microscopes
Microscopes find use in a variety of settings besides clinical and pathological applications. Many industries use
microscopes for various purposes such as
inspection, quality control,
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Apr 10th 2020
Best Microscopes for the Classroom
From first grade classrooms to college biology labs, there are many reasons
microscopes are used in school. Microscopes open up an entirely new world that
is hidden to the naked eye, allowing u
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Mar 12th 2020
Recommended Portable Microscopes
Recent advancements in technology mean more enhanced and convenient research equipment, and the
portable microscope serves as a perfect example. It’s now easier
than ever to study specimens
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Mar 4th 2020
3 Best Microscopes for Kids
When you buy the right microscope for your child, you’re marking the beginning of a lifetime journey. With the first
click of the focus knobs and peering into the lens, your child will know fo
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Posted by Fred Koenig on May 3rd 2019
How to Estimate the Field of View of a Microscope
What is the Field of View on a Microscope?
Field of view (also abbreviated as FOV) for a microscope is the extent of the observable area in distance units. The
optics provide a clear and undist
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Posted by Fred Koenig on May 3rd 2019
Dissecting Microscope Uses
A
dissecting
microscope
(also known as a stereo
microscope
) is
called so because it is frequently used in dissecting operations. Its lower magnification ability, and
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Jan 21st 2019
What is a Digital Microscope?
A digital microscope is a variation of a traditional optical microscope in which a digital/microscope camera is
connected, and image output is displayed on a screen and/or monitor. Most models
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Posted by Fred Koenig on May 12th 2018
What is a Stereo Microscope?
A
stereo microscope is an
optical microscope that provides a three-dimensional view of a specimen. It is also known by other names such as
dissecting microscope and stereo zoom micro
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Sep 17th 2017
What is a Compound Microscope?
A
compound microscope is an instrument
that is used to view
magnified images of small specimens on a glass slide. It can achieve higher levels of magnification than stereo or
othe
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Posted by Fred Koenig on Sep 6th 2017
The History of The Microscope
Microscopes are an important invention that is still relied heavily upon today across many different industries. The
history of the microscope spans hundreds of years, and the famous device ha
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