Oil immersion applies only when the exact objective is marked or specified for an immersion medium. High magnification or a 100x label alone does not establish that oil is required. If the objective model, compatible medium, coverslip requirement, or focusing procedure is unknown, stop and check the manufacturer instructions before adding oil. A compatible immersion…
Category: Compound Microscope
Microscope 101: How To Properly Prepare a Microscope Slide
A basic wet mount places a thin, suitable specimen in a small drop of water under a coverslip. It is useful for temporary, non-medical observations with a compound microscope. If you want labeled examples without preparing a specimen, start with the prepared-versus-blank microscope slide guide. Safety boundary: glass slides and coverslips can chip or cut….
Back to School Special – Best 3 Student Microscope Values of 2014
Whether you’re a parent, K-12 student, K-12 teacher, or any combination of the them, back to school is just around the corner, and everyone is beginning to get prepared for the next 8 months of homework, grading, and tests–I mean, learning, of course. 🙂 With all the hustle and bustle of getting backpacks, clothes, and…
AmScope B120B vs OMAX M82ES: Which Slide Microscope Fits?
Choosing between the AmScope B120B and OMAX M82ES? Both are binocular compound microscopes for viewing thin specimens with light passing through the slide. Neither wins simply because its box says 2000x. The more useful differences are how the viewing head fits you, what the exact package includes, and which future imaging or contrast setup you…
Blog Update – Microscope Basics & Glossary of Terms!
Hello my valued readers! I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been busy the past few days putting together a new section of the site to help out those new to microscopy in getting started. I know it can be overwhelming, but educating yourself on the world of the microscope is the absolute…