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…
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Microscope 101: Oil Immersion Lens Technique
Oil immersion is a necessary technique for high powered microscopy, however few modern microscope companies seem to provide information what exactly that means! How is a novice microscope user supposed to know these things without at least a little insert or blurb in the manual about it? It honestly confuses me every time I see…
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….
Microscope 101: What is Darkfield Microscopy?
I’ve been getting a lot of questions in my inbox about darkfield microscopy for compound microscopes–one of the more advanced forms of optical microscopy. Being a more specialized use for a microscope, there isn’t a whole lot of information out there written in easy to digest terms to explain its benefits, and in what applications…