Product Details
This microscope package includes a high power compound microscope, a USB digital camera (Imager), a 10-piece slide set, and the book "The World of the Microscope." It is specifically designed for home school or students to learn science, offering five magnification settings: 40x, 100x, 250x, 400x, and 1000x. The microscope features full optical glass elements, a metal framework, a 360-degree rotatable monocular head, a 640x480 pixel detachable digital imager, and an LED illumination system that operates using either an outlet (adapter included) or three AA batteries. The digital camera allows for capturing still images and video while providing a live stream on a PC. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, along with advanced compositing features like image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. Independent preview and capture resolutions enable high-speed video viewing while capturing high-definition images. On Mac computers, the camera functions as a driverless imaging device compatible with various applications, such as ProScope and Photo Booth. The 10-piece slide set consists of five blank slides and five prepared slides, including pine stem, sunflower stem, onion epidermis, cotton stem, and house fly leg, all stored in a fine plastic storage box. The accompanying book explores various microscopic objects, providing step-by-step diagrams for optimal usage and slide preparation, while discussing different types of microscopes and offering exciting project suggestions to reveal the intricate details of everyday objects. This microscope package is suitable for students from elementary to high school as well as hobbyists. Key features include a 45-degree inclined, 360-degree swiveling monocular head with a locked-in eyepiece.
