Discovery Micro Gravity Microscope
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We proudly present the Discovery optics series that is produced by Levenhuk and endorsed by Discovery.
Description
Discovery Micro Gravity is an entry-level biological microscope that allows you to observe transparent samples. They can be prepared slides, microworld in the water drop, or self-made slides. The microscope is small and lightweight thereby making it portable. Therefore, you can use it not only at home but you can also take it with you on a trip or to the country.
Optical system
The magnification range is from 40x to 640x, so bacteria or blood cells cannot be seen. However, this microscope will allow you to see something of animal and plant tissues, observe cells as well as examine parts of insects and tiny organisms that live in water. The microscope is equipped with three objective lenses (4x, 10x, and 40x) and a 10x–16x sliding two-position eyepiece. The head inclined at 45° makes extended observation convenient, and the sharpness is adjusted manually using the coarse focusing knobs. The microscope is easy to use, even for an inexperienced user.
Adjusting LED illumination system
The samples are placed on a stage where they can be secured with two clips. There is an LED light under the stage. It is recommended to use it in case of insufficient ambient light. Since the backlight is powered by batteries (not included), the lighting can be used even away from an outlet. The illumination brightness is adjustable. The illumination flux can also be corrected using the diaphragm disks.
Book of microworld knowledge
The microscope comes with the "Invisible World" knowledge book. This colorful book will tell young scientists about the microworld. You can read about the history of microscopy, microorganisms, and a variety of structures that can be seen under a microscope. In the book, not only interesting facts are described, but also experiments that can be implemented at home.
Features:
- Biological microscope with 40–640x magnification
- Lower illumination with adjustable brightness
- Transparent tissue sections and tiny organisms in water can be observed
- Outdoor use due to battery-powered illumination
- "Invisible World" knowledge book included
- Great gift for a novice biologist
Specifications
Type
compound/optical, biological Head
monocular Optics material
optical plastic Magnification, x
40–640 Eyepieces
WF10x–16x (two-position) Objectives
4x, 10x, 40x Revolving nosepiece
3 objectives Stage, mm
82mm in diameter, with clips Stage moving range, using focusing mechanism, mm
0–15, vertical Diaphragm
diaphragm disk (6 apertures) Focus
coarse Body
plastic Brightness adjustment
yes Power source
2 AA batteries Light source type
LED User level
beginner Assembly and setup
extremely simple Head inclination angle
45° Application
School Research Illumination location
lower Research method
bright field In the box
- Microscope
- Objectives: 4x, 10x, 40x
- WF10x–16x eyepiece
- Round stage with clips
- Diaphragm disk
- Built-in lower LED illuminator
- "Invisible World" knowledge book
- User manual and warranty card
