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Here are some experiment ideas for stereo microscopes..

Five Easy Microscope Experiments for Beginners

Did you just get your hands on a new microscope and are trying to think of some fun or educational ideas for what you can examine at home? We’ve got five simple microscope experiments that are great for students in any school level or even just for at-home microscope aficionados.

Leaves
Clean, dry leaves make great simple experiments. Collect a number of different leaves – some still very green and some browned and dead, and leaves from different kinds of trees – and compare the way they each look under the microscope. You might be surprised to see differences in the detail of the leaf surfaces between the tree species or even from a fresh leaf to one at the end of its life.

Money
Have you ever zoomed way in on a $1 bill? Slide a dollar bill under your microscope to check out the intense detail with which our money is printed and why it’s so hard to make counterfeit cash. You can see all of the nuanced printing that is done to deter counterfeiters – many of which are traits that cannot be seen with the naked eye. If you can, try with different denominations or even with currency from other countries, suggests MicroscopeDetective.

Printed Photos
You know from your use of computers or televisions that many modern displays have small pixels that combine together to provide the full picture. Did you know, however, that is how many printed pictures are produced as well? Take a picture printed off from your home or office printer and put it beneath the microscope. This is a great experiment to practice adjusting focus and magnification, notes

MicrobeHunter, and will open children’s eyes to the fact that the big picture is just a series of smaller printed dots!

Insects
Spring is coming, and with it will be the return of many species of insects. That means it could be the perfect time to get a closer look at some of the creepy-crawlies that share our world. Capture a few interesting samples – flies, grasshoppers or other small insects – and place them under the microscope’s lens to get a look at some of their distinct and interesting features like compound eyes or wing structures. Plus, the stereo microscope will provide a three-dimensional view, allowing you to get a better look at these structures in the context of the insect’s body shape.

Crystals
Depending on where you live, you may have a high concentration of naturally forming crystals in the world around you. Quartz is incredibly common all around the country, and there are an incredible number of varieties that can be interesting to compare side by side. You can even bring out your own jewelry, as well, and put that under the ‘scope to get a closer look at the refined cut and features that make jewelry stones to appealing.

These are just a few of the many incredible things you can do with your microscope as you get started.

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Choosing a Microscope for Education Applications

In addition to being powerful scientific instruments, microscopes can also serve as valuable educational tools in a classroom setting. After all, there’s no better way to learn about the structure of minerals and biological specimens than by taking an up-close look at them. That’s why microscopes are common features of classrooms and home science labs all over the world. But before you invest in a microscope for educational purposes, it’s important to understand your options. Generally speaking, these microscopes fall into two broad categories: flat field and stereo microscopes.

Flat Field
Also known as compound microscopes, flat field microscopes utilize a single objective lens to magnify specimens on the stage. Flat field microscopes offer high viewing resolutions and magnifications, but they have a very narrow depth of field due to their single-lens design. As a result, flat field microscopes are only suitable for viewing very flat objects such as biological specimens on microscopic slides.

Stereo
Stereo microscopes use two separate optical paths to achieve a much greater depth of field than their flat field counterparts. In essence, these microscopes mimic the function of our eyes, albeit at much higher magnifications. Because they allow us to perceive specimens in three dimensions, stereo microscopes are far more versatile than flat field microscopes. If you plan on studying anything other than biological specimens, a stereo microscope is the way to go.

Absolute Sales, is currently offering entry-level microscopes that are ideal for educational applications, as well as refurbished microscopes from top manufacturers. Contact us today to learn more.

08/22/2017

We offer high-quality stereo microscopes that can help make engraving work easier than ever.

Using a Microscope for Engraving Work
April 23, 2018 By Eileen Ross

A quality stereo microscope makes it much easier to see whatever you’re working on, and that’s especially true with engraving work. Eye strain and fatigue are common for engravers, especially when working without a microscope or with one that offers inferior magnification. Fortunately, we offer high-quality refurbished stereo microscopes that can help make engraving work easier than ever.

Quality
It is essential to start with a high-quality microscope. There are plenty of cheap microscopes available, but as with most things, you get what you pay for with microscopes, and an inferior microscope will only result in inferior results, added frustration and wasted money for the engraver. Bright and clear optics can only be found in quality instruments.

Meiji Techno has been an industry standard for decades because their microscopes offer outstanding performance and reliability at a reasonable price. In fact, every Meiji microscope is carefully and thoroughly inspected before it even leaves the factory. Meiji’s EMZ Series has incredibly high-quality optics balances with versatility and affordability.

Stands
Meiji also offers some of the best values on stands, and at Absolute Clarify & Calibration, we now carry Meiji’s new FA-5 Triple Joint Table Mount Stand. Ideal for engravers, this stand is equipped with an 84.5 millimeter holder, and fits Meiji’s EMZ, EMT and EMF bodies. The FA-5 stand can also be mounted to any bench.

The Meiji FA-5 stand pairs nicely with a Meiji EMZ series microscope. Offering 10x SWF eyepieces and a 0.5x supplementary lens, this can create a perfect setup for your engraving business. This combination of stand and scope provides a total magnification of 3.5x to 22.5x, a field of view between 65.7 and 10.2 millimeters, and a working distance of 148 millimeters.

A quality stereo microscope makes it much easier to see whatever you’re working on, and that’s especially true with engraving work.

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Getting Started with Rockhounding
April 23, 2018 By Eileen Ross

Are you looking for a new hobby? Amateur geology – also called rockhounding – is a great way to learn more about rocks, minerals, gems, fossils and other items found buried in the earth by collecting and studying them. Rockhounding can be a great way to learn about the history of your town or city, and it can also teach you a lot about the many rocks and minerals that make up our planet. But before you decide to start rockhounding, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basics and the tools of the trade so you can make the most of it.

Before you step outside and start searching around for rocks and minerals, you should take the time to educate yourself about them by reading books about amateur geology. There are plenty of resources available out there, and they will help paint a clearer picture about what rockhounding is and how it works. Amateur Geologist offers a wealth of information for those just getting started, including gear guides, book resources and maps. Another site, Beyond 4Cs, maintains an extensive list of free gemology courses and resources as well.

Depending on your location, you may also want to look at joining or attending a meeting of one of the more than 900 rock and mineral clubs. Those in charge of running these clubs can show you the ropes and teach you about the differences between rocks and minerals so that you know what to look for when you’re out hunting for them. Rockhounds.com offers a registry online to help you find a club near you.

The great part about rockhounding, though, is that you don’t necessarily have to have a great deal of knowledge or experience to get started. While it will certainly help to read about rocks and minerals and to talk to those who know more about them than you do, rockhounding is a very accessible hobby for people of all ages and all walks of life. You can simply visit a local park or beach, or just stroll through your backyard, and start looking around for rocks and minerals on your own. You never know what you will find, and if you suspect that something that turns up on your hunt is worth investigating further, you can research it more later.

Using a stereo microscope allows you to take a closer look at your samples, providing a clearer picture in 3-D. This allows you to study the unique features or rocks, minerals and crystals that you uncover and identify the distinctive features and striations that make each sample unique. You can compare and contrast the different rocks and minerals that you find, looking at the similarities between your different finds or identifying unusual or distinctive aspects that make them stand out.

Are you looking for a new hobby? Amateur geology – also called rockhounding – is a great way to learn more about rocks minerals gems fossils and other items found buried in the earth by collecting and studying them Rockhounding can be a great way to learn about the history of your town or city and i...

03/28/2017

Here are some experiment ideas for stereo microscopes..

Five Easy Microscope Experiments for Beginners
April 23, 2018 By Eileen Ross

Did you just get your hands on a new microscope and are trying to think of some fun or educational ideas for what you can examine at home? We’ve got five simple microscope experiments that are great for students in any school level or even just for at-home microscope aficionados.

Leaves

Clean, dry leaves make great simple experiments. Collect a number of different leaves – some still very green and some browned and dead, and leaves from different kinds of trees – and compare the way they each look under the microscope. You might be surprised to see differences in the detail of the leaf surfaces between the tree species or even from a fresh leaf to one at the end of its life.

Money

Have you ever zoomed way in on a $1 bill? Slide a dollar bill under your microscope to check out the intense detail with which our money is printed and why it’s so hard to make counterfeit cash. You can see all of the nuanced printing that is done to deter counterfeiters – many of which are traits that cannot be seen with the naked eye. If you can, try with different denominations or even with currency from other countries, suggests MicroscopeDetective.

Printed Photos

You know from your use of computers or televisions that many modern displays have small pixels that combine together to provide the full picture. Did you know, however, that is how many printed pictures are produced as well? Take a picture printed off from your home or office printer and put it beneath the microscope. This is a great experiment to practice adjusting focus and magnification, notes MicrobeHunter, and will open children’s eyes to the fact that the big picture is just a series of smaller printed dots!

Insects

Spring is coming, and with it will be the return of many species of insects. That means it could be the perfect time to get a closer look at some of the creepy-crawlies that share our world. Capture a few interesting samples – flies, grasshoppers or other small insects – and place them under the microscope’s lens to get a look at some of their distinct and interesting features like compound eyes or wing structures. Plus, the stereo microscope will provide a three-dimensional view, allowing you to get a better look at these structures in the context of the insect’s body shape.

Crystals

Depending on where you live, you may have a high concentration of naturally forming crystals in the world around you. Quartz is incredibly common all around the country, and there are an incredible number of varieties that can be interesting to compare side by side. You can even bring out your own jewelry, as well, and put that under the ‘scope to get a closer look at the refined cut and features that make jewelry stones to appealing.

These are just a few of the many incredible things you can do with your microscope as you get started.

Absolute Clarity & Calibration discusses five microscope experiments beginners should consider trying.