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Microscopes

microscope with camera
EquipmentEclipse LV1000 PDL Microscope, Nikon
Lens(es)4x/0.10 polarized
10x/0.25 polarized
20x/0.40 LU Plan
40x/0.65 polarized
100x/1.2 polarized
CameraInsight Color, Spot

One of the most basic pieces of scientific equipment used to visualize small or microscopic materials. A polarized light source illuminates a glass slide containing some material. A rotating set of lenses magnifies the material 4 – 100 times. A digital camera allows image capture to easy to create images for publications, qualifying exams, and/or dissertations.