Microscope Information
This page is chocked full of microscope information and will help guide you around the website. Whether you are looking for basic information on the history of the microscope, or more advanced microscopy information on Numerical Aperture, you have come to the right place!
Basic Microscope Information
Parts and Specifications of the Microscope
Glossary of Terms used in Microscopy
History of the Microscope: Who Invented the Microscope?
Different Types of Microscopes
Evaluating the Quality of a Microscope: Why is this important?
Advanced Microscope Information
Magnification and Field Diameter Information: for Stereo Microscopes
How Big is a Penny at Different Magnifications?
Numerical Aperture (NA) and Immersion Oil: as used in compound microscopes.
Reticles (Eyepiece Micrometers): used to make accurate measurements in microscopy.