http://yourmicroscope.com/xml.rss Offers help and guidance to getting the most out of your microscope. en-us Copyright YourMicroscope.com 2009 2010-03-11T15:35:06+01:00 Your Microscope Get the Most out of Your Microscope http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-case.html Microscope CaseIf you are going to invest your money into purchasing a microscope, then you should also invest your money into protecting that investment. The best way to safeguard your microscope while transporting it, or even just storing your scope, is to purchase a microscope case. There are many different sizes and types of microscope cases available for you to purchase. You will want to purchase the type of microscope case that best suits your situation. If you are going to be traveling frequently and taking your microscope along with you, then the best type of case for your microscope would either be the recommended factory made carrying case which is readily available by almost every microscope manufacturer. The other type of case that is best for traveling would be a custom microscope case made up of a hard outer material that will protect the microscope against damage due to contact with other objects. A hard case would be ideal if you are going to be placing the microscope into the trunk of a car while traveling, or even if you are going to take your microscope with you onto a plane where it might be mishandled or poorly handled by the baggage personnel at the airport. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-case.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-slides.html Microscope SlidesWhen viewing specimens through a microscope they are usually placed on an object which is called a microscope slide. Most microscope slides are made from thin glass and they are meant to protect the specimen that is being viewed, as well as to help improve the viewing experience for the user. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-slides.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-parts.html Microscope PartsThere are a few different types of microscope parts that are common on most microscopes. The most common type of microscope is the compound microscope. A compound microscope is also commonly referred to as an optical microscope or a light microscope. The most basic type of optical microscope is the magnifying glass. It is best to know all the different microscope parts before purchasing a microscope so that you can choose the one that is best for you. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-parts.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-experiments.html Microscope ExperimentsIn the world that we live in today, there are many great discoveries and advances in the field scientific research. One of the most important tools that have contributed to many, if not all the advances, was the microscope. This was achieved through conducting various types of microscope experiments. Without the use of microscopes in the scientific field, there would not be as much knowledge of the field as we have discovered over time. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-experiments.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-camera.html Microscope cameraWhat are they?A microscope camera is used to take photographs of small objects. It has been around almost as long as standard photography. In essence it records the enlarged light waves from a microscope either on film or, more recently, digitally. Microscope cameras are any of a wide range of products used in the fields of microscopic photography, also known as photomicrography. Microscope cameras are used in fields like scientific research, medical examinations and forensic investigations. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-camera.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-how-a-microscope-works.html How a Microscope WorksMicroscopes are tools used to look at objects too small or detailed to be seen by the human eye. “Micro” means small and “scope” means to look at for the purpose of evaluation, and a microscope does just that, using light and magnifying glasses. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-how-a-microscope-works.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-dissecting-microscope.html Dissecting MicroscopeThe dissecting microscope is one of the more common types of microscopes that are readily available from a general microscope dealer. Although the name of the microscope may imply that it is only used for one single purpose that is not actually the true meaning. A dissecting microscope also goes by the name of a stereo microscope, or even sometimes just a stereoscope. This type of microscope is often used in a laboratory setting to view specimens such as animals while they are being dissected under the microscope. Besides being used as a dissecting microscope, the stereoscope is also used by many other types of users including coin and stamp collectors, precious artifact collectors and many other types of people in similar fields. Dissecting microscopes are also used for magnifying organic specimens such as plants and bacteria. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-dissecting-microscope.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-light-microscope.html Light MicroscopeOne of the higher end types of microscopes available is the light microscope. The light microscope employs a beam of light in order to project small objects into the lens of the microscope. These are one of the most common types of microscope that is used in biological fields of study and research. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-light-microscope.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-pocket-microscope.html Pocket MicroscopeWith the invention of the microscope in 1595, scientists and laymen alike have desired a way to study in the field, using pocket microscopes. Pocket microscopes have provided people with centuries of natural discoveries. Their portability and ease of use make them easily accessible to children, providing hours of entertainment and study. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-pocket-microscope.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-sales.html Microscope SalesWhen trying to decide upon which microscope you are going to purchase, there are many different routes that you can take to acquire your microscope. Many people like to make purchases once they feel that they know a good amount of information about the product, different manufacturers, the different options, and all the different things there are to know about a product. For these types of people, the best way for them to purchase a microscope would be through an online store who deals with microscope sales. When purchasing through an online store, you are able to easily and instantly compare the different products and read about all their separate functions to decide which microscope will best suit your needs. You are also able to take your time with your purchase instead of being rushed by the thought of not wanting to spend an entire day inside of a physical store and possibly even being mistaken for somebody that is trying to case the place! Not really, but there is always the feeling that if you stay inside of one store for too long that somebody may start to think suspicious things, so online stores take the pain out of that part of it. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-sales.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-repair.html Microscope RepairThere are so many small parts on a microscope and all of them are very fragile. This is the reason that microscope repair is a very in demand business. Most people would rather have their damaged microscope repaired for a fraction of the cost of purchasing a new microscope. There are even places that will take your microscope in and give it a good cleaning and perform basic maintenance on the microscope. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscope-repair.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscopes.html MicroscopesThere are times when the naked eye is not sufficient enough to view an object due to its size. When an object is so small that it needs to be magnified in order to observe its qualities, a microscope is used. A microscope will allow the human eye to view an object underneath of a magnified lens that can be focused and zoomed in order to better see its physical traits. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-microscopes.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-parts-of-a-microscope.html Parts of a MicroscopeThere are several different parts of a microscope and all of them are equally important to one another. All of the different parts work together to create a powerful tool used to magnify objects to be seen in ways that are not possible with the naked eye. Most parts of a microscope are easily interchangeable so that if need be, you can replace or repair the parts with ease. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-parts-of-a-microscope.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-usb-microscopes.html USB MicroscopesTechnology meets science with USB microscopes. Ranging from handheld gadgets to high quality instruments, USB microscopes allow everyone to play scientist at home. Portable, convenient, and fun, these microscopes quickly share your discoveries with everyone on the internet by downloading images and video to your computer. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-usb-microscopes.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-how-to-use-a-microscope.html How to Use a MicroscopeThere are several steps that you should take in order to properly set up, and use a microscope. One of the first steps in using a microscope is to decide upon what exactly it is that you would like to do with the microscope. Are you going to be looking for something in particular? If yes, then you will need to know what to do in order to locate that certain something. You should figure out what type of lighting is necessary and also what strength of magnification is going to be required. Once you have figured those things out then it is time to begin with the set up of your workspace and microscope. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-how-to-use-a-microscope.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-compound-microscope.html Compound MicroscopeA compound microscope is made up of at least two lenses which are the objective lens and the eyepiece lens. The objective lens is responsible for actually projecting an image of the object that is placed onto the microscope. When you are looking through a compound microscope, the part that you are actually looking through with your eyes is called the eyepiece lens and this lens is responsible for magnifying the image that is projected by the objective lens. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-compound-microscope.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-digital-stereo-microscope.html Digital Stereo MicroscopeA digital stereo microscope works on the same principle as the optical version. The difference lies in the processing and storage of a given image. An overview of microscopy principles will precede discrepancies and functional differences between digital and optical microscopes. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-digital-stereo-microscope.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-childrens-microscope.html Children’s MicroscopeThere are different types of microscopes for different purposes. If you are thinking about getting a microscope for a child or somebody that is young in age, then you will be happy to know that there are microscopes that are made specifically for children. Children’s microscopes are very similar to normal microscopes except that some of them are proportioned to make their use easy for a child. Sometimes the actual height of the microscope will be reduced in order for a child to better be able to look through it. Another difference in children’s microscopes compared to a normal microscope is the width of the actual lenses that you look through. The lenses will be closer together in order to accommodate a smaller sized person’s face. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-childrens-microscope.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-handheld-digital-microscope.html Handheld Digital MicroscopeMicroscopes hold a rich history, as man strives to explore the world around him. In the modern technological age, microscopes have reached a whole new level. Handheld digital microscopes combine portability and technology flawlessly, allowing greater detail of field exploration. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-handheld-digital-microscope.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-inverted-microscope.html Inverted MicroscopeMicroscopes allow you to view the structures of living cells, tissues, and microorganisms. There are many different kinds of microscopes, we will focus on the inverted microscope and compare it to a traditional light microscope. Inverted microscopes are a type of light microscope that uses light to illuminate the specimen so that it can be studied. Their uniqueness is derived from their structure. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-inverted-microscope.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-different-types-of-microscopes.html Different Types of MicroscopesMicroscopes are used in educational and laboratory settings to examine objects that cannot be seen clearly by the naked eye. Since the invention of the microscope in 1595, there have been a variety of microscopes created. Four of the most commonly used microscopes are the optical microscope, the dissection microscope, the scanning electron microscope (SEM), and the transmission electron microscope (TEM.) http://yourmicroscope.com/article-different-types-of-microscopes.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-history-of-the-microscope.html History of the MicroscopeHumans have always had a desire to explore the world around them. The only limitation they had was the capability of the naked eye. Over time, new inventions have been created to expand the range of visibility. One of the most important and influential discoveries was the microscope. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-history-of-the-microscope.html http://yourmicroscope.com/article-pc-microscope.html PC MicroscopeA PC microscope will allow you to view objects as normal through a microscope and also be able to take still pictures or even sometimes video of the specimen that is being viewed directly through the microscope itself. This is a very good way to conduct research and study with a group of people while only using one single microscope for the entire group. You can set up the microscope so that everybody is able to view pictures of the slide using a PC screen or some other type of viewing device. http://yourmicroscope.com/article-pc-microscope.html