Why use a dual view microscope? Well, there are times when a parent or teacher may want to show their student a specific structure within the field of view when looking at a sample under a microscope–such as a cell wall, or a bacterium. Doing this can be difficult, as the student doesn’t know what…
Category: Compound Microscope
AmScope High School Microscope Review – “M500”
High school is when many of us had our first experience with a microscope. For a few of us, it may be a little younger, perhaps in junior high school. But either way, almost universally, the first microscope we are required to use in our standardized education system is a compound microscope. Why is this…
3 Unique Science Fair Project Ideas for Kids (with Microscopes)
With school back in full swing, many of our young beloved students will be needing (or wanting) to engage in their school’s science fair. Or, as it stands today, may be required to get to work on a science project. While great for the kids, parents often dread the stressful, headache-inducing science fair. Well, like…
AmScope Microscope Review – “B100B-MS” 40X-2000X Biological Binocular Compound Microscope with Mechanical Stage
Not everyone needs a complicated microscope with tons of features and expandability. It’s very nice to have, of course, but sometimes, a simple light compound microscope is all one needs to get the job done. This AmScope microscope does just that. For example, there’s no need to get technical in an elementary school, junior high…
Battle of the Microscopes: AmScope vs. Omano
Today’s Battle of the Microscopes brings us two brands frequently difficult to distinguish from each other–AmScope vs. Omano. We’re looking specifically at the AmScope B360B vs. the Omano OM118-B4. Put on your boxing gloves, because here we go again! Just like last time, we’ll rate the units on a few different categories first (optical quality, features, expandability, and…