If you’re new to microscopy, this list is an excellent place to start before you hunt for a microscope. Below we at MicroscopeGenius.com have compiled a list of the 15 questions we are most commonly asked when one who is new to microscopes begins taking an interest and shopping for one. Whether microscope newbie, novice,…
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Top 5 Mistakes When Buying a Microscope
We at MicroscopeGenius.com have spent a great deal of time talking about what you want to have in a microscope, and how to pick one, however, we haven’t spent much time talking about mistakes when buying a microscope that can lead you to lots of headache in returns and repurchases. Here’s your chance to get…
Microscope Experiment Ideas for Summer Vacation (Part 2 – Food!)
Microscope Experiment Idea: The Food We Eat What’s more interesting to a child (and more useful to teach as a parent!) than about the foods we ingest? Although what you’re able to view may differ depending on what kind of microscope you have, there’s plenty to put under a microscope and show sitting right in…
Microscope Experiment Ideas for Summer Vacation (Part 1 – Beach Day!)
Microscope experiment ideas for Summer? Kids learning on their break? Unheard of! At least, back in my day it was–more and more I’m hearing from parents and sometimes children (with parent supervision) that they are interested in scientific inquiry, and want microscope experiment ideas to do together. Well, we’re now sitting here at the beginning…
Microscope 101: How to Focus a Stereo Microscope
I’ve talked about how to focus a stereo microscope over in the Microscope Basics section of MicroscopeGenius.com–especially the Stereo Microscopes section–however, I feel it’s worth reiterating to make sure the message is clear to all of my hobbyist readers. I do get a few emails about folks having trouble getting an focused image out of their…