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How to Change my Microscope Bulb

How to Change my Microscope Bulb

Changing a Microscope Bulb is usually pretty simple and quick.  You can pay a professional like Munday Scientific to come in if you are unsure.  But we have included a...

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Reasons to consider a used or refurbished microscope over a new one

Reasons to consider a used or refurbished microscope over a new one

If you are looking for a specific model or type of microscope that is no longer in production, you may be able to find it on the used market.

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What is the most commonly used Pathology Microscope

What is the most commonly used Pathology Microscope

From our experience the Olympus BX model microscope is the most commonly used microscope in the pathology community.  The BX41 and BX43 specifically.

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Who is the largest microscope manufacture?

Who is the largest microscope manufacture?

Nikon: This Japanese company is a well-known manufacturer of optical instruments, including microscopes. They offer a wide range of microscopes for different applications, including biological, material science, and industrial microscopes....

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Compound Microscope vs Stereo Microscope

Compound Microscope vs Stereo Microscope

Use: A stereo microscope is typically used for examining larger specimens or objects, such as insects, plants, rocks, and small mechanical parts, that do not require high magnification

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What kind of microscope head should I choose?

What kind of microscope head should I choose?

Ergonomic binocular head: An ergonomic binocular head is similar to a standard binocular head but is designed to be more comfortable and user-friendly.

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Plan, Plan Fluorite and Plan Apo Microscope Objectives... What's the difference?

Plan, Plan Fluorite and Plan Apo Microscope Objectives... What's the difference?

Plan objectives: These are the most basic type of microscope objectives and are designed to provide a flat field of view

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How does a Phase Contrast Microscope work?

How does a Phase Contrast Microscope work?

Phase contrast microscopy is a technique used to enhance the contrast of transparent or thinly-sectioned specimens

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Affordable and In Stock Microscopes and Microscope Parts

Affordable and In Stock Microscopes and Microscope Parts

Consumer: "I love it! It works great! It is EXACTLY what I want! I’ll take it” Sales Person; “Wonderful, we will deliver in 482 days.” This is an all too...

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Replace your Hg Power Supply and Lamphouse with CoolLED

Replace your Hg Power Supply and Lamphouse with CoolLED

LED technology is quickly evolving

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