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What do philatelists, numismatics and entomologists know that we don't? The most useful microscope is a stereo microscope, aka a dissecting microscope. Stereo microscopes image in 3 dimensions, unlike their compound microscope counterparts. Stereo microscopes are widely used by watch makers, naturalists, geologists, and industrial process control. These are the microscopes used to get those dramatic magnified images of everyday things. The Lomo SF-50 is one of the finest stereo microscopes available; it has the longest working distance of any stereo microscope. With the Lomo SF-50 you can place whole objects like rocks, frogs, and beetles right under the microscope. If you want to study stamps, currency, and bugs, the Lomo SF-50 stereo microscope is the best.

Have you been introduced to a precision portable microscope that offers features of a full-size laboratory microscope in a compact and light weight package? If not, it is time to meet Omex Technologies MICROMET Microscope! This microscope is ideal for various testing, inspection and studying activities within the factory, laboratory, school and in the field. This microscopic wonder is truly portable and incorporates a self-contained brightfield illuminator powered by the battery. Designed to withstand the rigors of any environment, this microscope incorporates the in-line objective dovetail slide for change of magnification. The wide field eyepiece has a mounting provision for a measuring scale. The illuminator is powered by two AA size batteries and the sliding ground glass, on-off switch. A unique feature which sets MICROMET apart from the other microscopes is that it can be easily set up as an upright or inverted microscope. The 160 mm tube length and brightfield long working distance objectives assure high image quality in either configuration. This performer has a number of accessories available to make the MICROMET a more productive instrument. It can be out fitted with a Digital Camera or a CCD Camera with optional wireless output to a remote Video monitor. The Digi-Mic Digital Camera Microscope Adapter allows to attach any Digital Camera with the filter thread to the MICROMET tube. The Video Microscope Adapter (MVA) can be provided with 0.3x, 0.5x and 0.67x magnifications for different CCD sizes. Now that you know what this merry maker can do, isnt it time to meet the MICROMET?

We have the perfect microscope for children eight years and up. If you have a child in this age group then you want to look at the Meade ME-MI-04337 Microscope that includes a 19 piece accessory kit! I can guarantee that you will share in the excitement when you child sees something under the microscope for the very first time. The Mead 04337 is perfect for the youngster who is just starting out to look at small objects through a microscope for the first time. You definitely want them to have a microscope that is not a complicated unit. The Meade Microscope and its 19 piece accessory kit will keep your first time microscope user busy for hours, investigating the prepared slides and blank slides, the butterfly specimen, Gum Media, Sea Salts, and Brine Shrimp Eggs. This kit also includes an eyedropper, tweezers, scalpel, cover slips and blank labels . This kit will allow you to encourage your child to become interested in things that are so much smaller than they are. Your new scientist, with your guidance will be able to prepare a slide of their own and view it using three different powers, 100X, 400X, and 900X magnifications. Don't miss out on the opportunity to share in the early interests of your young scientist!