The Konus Konuscience 1200x Biological Microscope Set features zoom magnifications of 100-200x, 300-600x, 600-1200x and it can be illuminated with a mirror or with light. The microscope includes an 81-piece accessory kit including a microtome and directions to make slides for your own experiments. A microtome is used to make thin sections for viewing by the microscope.is highly suitable for starting amateurs and schools. It is easy to store and transport in a sturdy carrying case. The set has everything for the budding scientist. Additionally, the microscope features a robust metal housing. The microscope is ideal for having a closer look at minerals, coins, stamps, insects and plants.

Specification:

• Compound microscope.
• Monocular head.
• Three position nosepiece
• 10x Eyepiece: 100 to 200x.
  30x Eyepiece: 300 to 600x.
  60x Eyepiece: 600 to 1200x.
• The objective is 10 to 20x.
• Eyepiece: 10x, 30x, 60x.
• Illumination is by the mirror.
• Measurements: 65 x 120 x 250mm.
• Weight: 900 grams.

Kit contents:

• Konus Konuscience 1200x Microscope.
• Carrying case.
• Built-in camera.
• Tweezers.
• Collection vials.
• Scalpel.
• 10 Petri dishes.
• 18 Cover glasses.

General information on microscopes:

With a history of more than 400 years, the microscope has become an important instrument in a variety of fields. A microscope is made up of a strong frame, onto which a viewing tube with various lenses is attached. The eyepiece (magnifying glass) makes the image visible to the naked eye. The tube is also called the viewing tube and often contains prisms or corrective lenses in addition to the eyepiece, to correct the viewing angle and other defects. Most microscopes have three to five lenses, which are used to adjust the magnification factor. This can be done by turning the disc that the lenses are attached to. To focus the image on the object, another rotary knob can be used. The object you are studying can be fixed to the glass under the viewing tube using a clamp. The light can be adjusted via the aperture, so that you can see the desired subject under different conditions. In addition, it is important to keep the working distance between the object and the bottom lens between 80 and 120 mm.