Child Microscopes

Microscope of Today

childmicroscope — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:28:17 +0000

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the microscope went through a time of several mechanical improvements that increased the stability and facilitated a smooth focus and magnification. Among other things developed during this time to improve the microscope was the creation of microscope stages and slides in order to place and secure the sample to be examined. Also, the development of objective lenses improved and controlled the magnification and resolution of the sample. All these mechanical improvements were added in conjunction with the new sampling techniques that include the addition of water and chemicals to enhance the view of the sample, as well as to stain the sample lead to the production of a high quality clear image. The ability of this new microscope to create such images caught the attention of the scientific community and society in general. (more…)

From Thrilling Toy to Important Tool

childmicroscope — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:27:22 +0000

Like no other invention, the microscope has unveiled the secrets of nature. The human eye has a resolution in the order of 100 um (10-4 m), which is about the thickness of a hair. With the microscope, whole worlds become available, filled with knowledge that can serve as inspiration to our fantasy. The exploration of microcosmos has led to numerous discoveries, without which we would be left with the limited knowledge our eyes give us. (more…)

Child Microscope

childmicroscope — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:39:06 +0000

A microscope is an instrument that focuses light or other radiation through one or more lenses to form a magnified image of a specimen, with the advent of modern technology today, the microscope has become a very useful instrument that suits even a budding scientist’s needs. With a goal of making science more fun, many microscopes were made especially for a child that brings the microscopic world to life. These special microscopes are easy to operate both indoors and out. No electricity is needed. It includes everything a child will need for an introduction to the interesting and exciting micro-world! (more…)

Child Microscopes - Educational Compound Child Microscope

admin — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:29:27 +0000

Another Compound Microscope was made by Mr. Pillischer for the use of students and children. In every respect it is a compact, handy instrument, and well finished in its mechanical details. (more…)

Child Microscopes - Educational Microscope: A Compound Achromatic Child Microscope

admin — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:28:54 +0000

Mr. Bakers represents smaller Compound Microscope, differing in some respects from that just described. It is not fitted with sub-stage, but such an appliance may be readily attached, dovetailed grooves being left for the purpose. The motions to stage and body, and general finish, are similar to those of the best instruments, and it is altogether such a microscope as can be well recommended for medical or other purposes where a good stand is required, and to which it is intended that further additions shall be hereafter made. (more…)

Child Microscope - Compound Child Microscope for Children

admin — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:28:13 +0000

The compound microscope may, consist of only two lenses, while simple microscope has been shown to contain sometimes three. In the triple for the simple microscope, however, it was explained that the object of the first two lenses was to do what might have been accomplished, though not so well, by one; and the third merely reflected certain modifications in the light before it entered the eye. (more…)

Child Microscope - Simple Microscope for Children

admin — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:27:33 +0000

”We shall first speak of the single microscope, that having invented and used long before the double or compound microscope. When the lenses of the single microscope are very convex, and consequently the magnifying power great, the field of view is small ; and it is difficult to adjust with accuracy their focal distance, that it requires some practice to render the use of them familiar. It was with an instrument of this kind that Leeuwenhoek and Swammerdam, Lyonet and Ellis, examined the invisible forms of nature, and by their example stimulated others to the same pursuit. (more…)