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Buyer Product Information Guide to Microscopes
May 23, 2013
Become familiar with different types of microscopes, common applications for microscopes, and other relevant information. In this way, you can learn what you need to know about microscopes before you make a buying decision. You may not end up buying the most eature-laden microscope, but you'll make a more educated decision, and you'll get the most microscope for your money.
Microscopes for Bio-Medical
Applications
Professional compound microscopes used in biology and research laboratories, doctor's offices, veterinary clinics and forensics labs. Also includes fluorescence microscopes.
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Microscopes for Industrial
Applications
Professional stereo microscopes used in the semiconductor, electronic circuit board, gemological and geological industries. Also includes measurement and shop microscopes.
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Microscopes for Student
Applications
Entry- and intermediate-level microscopes used in school labs, for home-schooling, for the young budding scientist, and for casual hobbyists. These are typically "first" microscopes.
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Choosing a Microscope
How to select the right microscope for your use.
Top 10 Purchasing Tips
Tips and guidelines for your consideration.
Glossary of Terms
Complicated microscope terms simplified.
Parts & Accessories
Eyepieces, slides, stands and lighting units.
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"We see past time in a telescope and present time in a microscope. Hence the apparent enormities of the present." - Victor Hugo
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"A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things, but cannot receive great ones." - Lord Chesterfield
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"Love looks through a telescope; envy, through a microscope." - Josh Billings
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