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Compound Microscope Parts
A high power or compound microscope achieves higher levels of magnification than a stereo or low power microscope. It is used to view smaller specimens such as cell structures which cannot be seen at lower levels of magnification.
May 18, 2012
How to Mount Microscope Slides
Before you start building your slides, make sure you have everything you will need, including slides, cover slips, droppers or pipets and any chemicals or stains you plan to use.
May 22, 2012
Stereo Microscope Parts
A low power or stereo microscope typically employs objective lenses of 50x or less. It is used to view specimens that are visible to the naked eye such as insects, crystals, circuit boards and coins. A stereo microscope has three key parts:
May 18, 2012