Microscope Articles

Aug 15th 2024

What is a Metallurgical Microscope?

Your Guide to Metallurgical Microscopes A  metallurgical microscope excels in analyzing opaque materials like metals and alloys, setting it apart from conventional microscopes. Unlike biologi …

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Posted by Fred Koenig on Dec 8th 2023

All About Microscope Slides

Microscope slides can vary greatly in quality and type. It’s important to choose your slide correctly, and it’s critical that you take care of it properly. Read on to learn more about microscope sl …

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Posted by Fred Koenig on Dec 8th 2023

What Is a Parfocal Objective

To understand what a parfocal objective is, it's best to take the two words and define them individually first. An  objective lens is actually a combination of lenses that directly observe t …

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Posted by Fred Koenig on Dec 5th 2023

What is a Barlow Lens

A Barlow lens holds lenses that can increase or decrease magnification to your viewing experience. The Barlow lens was invented in the early 1800s by Peter Barlow, a British mathematician and physi …

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Posted by Fred Koenig on Mar 20th 2023

What Are Veterinary Microscopes Used for in Animal Clinics?

What is a Veterinary MicroscopeA veterinary microscope can refer to any microscope that’s used in a veterinarian clinic or a medical facility that specializes in treating animals. Most of the mic …

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Posted by Fred Koenig on Mar 2nd 2023

How Are Forensic Microscopes Used in Real Applications?

What Is a Forensic Microscope The field of forensic science is sometimes called criminalistics and it often focuses on analyzing crime scenes through scientific measures. Most people are familiar wi …

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Posted by Fred Koenig on Feb 28th 2023

What Is the Purpose of Using a Boom Stand with a Microscope

What Is a Boom Stand Microscope A boom stand microscope is typically used for large specimens that require more room for inspection. By attaching a microscope to a boom stand, you add stability a …

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Posted by Fred Koenig on Feb 14th 2023

5 Best Budget Classroom Microscopes for the School Year

Buying microscopes for schools can be a difficult task, especially if you have a budget to consider. Microscopes are fantastic tools, opening a world of insight and curiosity for some children, ins …

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Posted by Fred Koenig on Feb 6th 2023

5 Things to Know When Buying a Microscope

If you’re wondering how to buy a good microscope, then the following article will give you the information you need to make a great choice. First-time microscope buyers should pay close attention s …

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Posted by Fred Koenig on Oct 17th 2022

What Does the Condenser Do on a Microscope

More than 400 years ago, the first microscopes were invented. While they helped magnify items the human eye couldn’t see, they had limited capabilities. The opticians that invented the microscope …

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Posted by Fred Koenig on Oct 14th 2022

What Does the Objective Lens Do on a Microscope

A magnifying glass uses a convex lens to magnify an image or make it appear larger so you can see it better with the human eye. It’s actually the most basic form of a magnifying glass, and it’s an …

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Posted by Fred Koenig on Oct 10th 2022

How Does a Microscope Work?

The very first microscope was invented in the late 1500s, and although technology and computers have advanced the field of microscopy today, some of the basic principles of how a microscope works h …

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