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  • Microscope Instructions

    The purpose of a microscope is to magnify a specimen or sample so that it can be examined in greater detail. When using a microscope, it it important to take the time to properly prepare the...

  • Types of Compound Light Microscope Objectives

    The compound light microscope has a number of different objective lenses which allow for different degrees of magnification. Being able to differentiate between the different lenses and having a...

  • Uses for Compound Microscopes

    Microscopes are used to examine specimens in detail by producing a magnified image of the sample. Compound microscopes contain both an eyepiece lens and an objective lens, which allow for a...

  • Parts of the Compound Binocular Microscope

    A compound binocular microscope has many different parts with various functions. In order to produce a magnified image of the sample that is sharply focused, a solid understanding of the...

  • Proper Uses of a Microscope

    A microscope is used to magnify specimens so that they can be studied in detail. Microscopes can be expensive, and they contain numerous components which work together in a precise manner. ...

  • Microscope Objectives Tutorial

    Most microscopes contain at least three objective lenses that can be used to magnify the specimen being examined. In many cases, there will be a scanning lens to initially focus the specimen. A...

  • How Does a Lensometer Work?

    A lensometer measures the strength of an existing lens so opticians can best determine the prescription for a person's eyeglasses. The device also helps to properly orient and mark the uncut...

  • How to Properly Care for a Microscope

    A microscope allows a sample to be magnified so that it can be examined in more detail. A microscope is usually a fairly expensive piece of equipment, and contains a number of different...

  • Why Are Images Upside Down Under a Compound Microscope?

    Compound microscopes have more than one lens and commonly contain multiple objective lenses as well as an eyepiece lens. The objective lenses are on the microscope's nosepiece and can be rotated...

  • Why Do Compound Microscopes Invert the Images?

    A compound microscope consists of both an eyepiece and an objective lens. In many compound microscopes, different objective lenses can be rotated into place, allowing for different magnification...

  • How to Operate a Microscope

    A microscope allows a specimen or sample to be magnified to a larger size so that fine details can be examined. Taking the time to prepare the microscope, and then focusing the microscope properly...

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