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Guide

Microscopy

Here you will find all guides on the topic of microscopy.

Microscope image of onion skin as an example of a micro specimen

Micro Specimens for Beginners

Simple micro specimens for beginners – exciting ideas from nature and everyday life for your own microscopy.

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Child using a microscope with a kids microscope

Microscopes for Kids

Find the right microscope for children and make it easier to get started with microscopy.

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Microscope image of filament structures

Microscopy for Pet Owners and Breeders

Microscopes as a practical tool for animal health – applications, advantages and possible uses at a glance.

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Microscope used in electronics work for soldering and inspecting small components

Microscopes for Electronics

Microscopes for electronics work – what really matters when soldering and inspecting small components.

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Microscope image of sand grains

Experiment Collection

On this page you will find some example experiments to get familiar with microscopy.

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Koi fish in water

Koi Microscopy

The ultimate guide to the ideal microscope for examining Koi parasites.

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Brine shrimp (Artemia) under the microscope

Brine Shrimp

The compact guide to Artemia – habitat, breeding and their importance as live food.

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Close-up with a workshop microscope

Workshop Microscope

Workshop microscopes for precise work in detail.

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Bell animalcules from a hay infusion under the microscope

Hay Infusion

Useful tips & information: hay infusion under the microscope

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Moon algae in a darkfield microscope to demonstrate contrast techniques

Contrast Techniques

More contrast in microscopy – methods such as darkfield, phase contrast and polarization explained clearly.

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Illustration of depth of field in microscopy

Depth of Field

Understand and control depth of field – what really matters in magnification and settings.

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Microscope image of a plant specimen

Smart Slides

Overview of prepared slides – fascinating insights into plants, animals and materials under the microscope.

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Calcite crystal under the microscope

Stones & Minerals

Minerals and rocks at a glance – properties, formation and fascinating insights under the microscope.

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Microscope image of a plant

Objectives and Eyepieces

Get more out of your microscope – how to effectively expand with additional objectives and eyepieces.

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Close-up of a microscope condenser

The Condenser

The condenser explained simply – how illumination, aperture and image quality are connected.

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