If you have kids you can spend hours finding interesting things to look at under a
stereo microscope. Our most recent microscope analysis involved a pen with a rope attached to it.
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| Pen you can wear around your neck. |
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| 20x Magnification |
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| 40x Magnification |
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| 60x Magnification |
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| 80x Magnification |
Notice how as the magnification increases, the field of view decreases. The image also becomes a bit darker. (Light becomes more important at the higher magnifications!) The items you can find around your house to place under a stereo microscope are endless. If you own a stereo microscope, have your kids gather some everyday household items and take a look at them under the microscope - it can provide hours of entertainment! Microscopes make great holiday gifts - consider giving one to your child or grandchild this season.
