What Exactly is a Stereoscopic Microscope?
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Stereoscopic Microscope.

A microscope is obviously a fascinating tool. People use them everyday to examine things. A stereoscopic microscope takes this to a whole new level.

The difference between a stereoscopic microscope and a traditional microscope is the number of eyepieces and objectives. A stereoscopic microscope has two eyepieces and objectives. This allows the person viewing it to see a three-dimensional image.

Another factor that differs between these two types of microscopes is the power of the magnification. A standard microscope has a much stronger power than a stereoscopic microscope.

The lower power makes the microscope easier to use. This is primarily because the object that you are viewing will not appear much larger through the microscope. It makes it impossible to view objects that are detailed though. Therefore if you are using the microscope for a science experiment you’d do well to turn to a traditional compound microscope.

For children the stereoscopic microscope is probably a very good choice. The main reason is that when they look through the eye piece they will see something familiar that is slightly magnified. You can choose something of the child’s to place under the slide.

A piece of their hair is a great choice. Once they’ve removed it show it to them without the aid of the microscope and then with the instrument. They’ll be fascinated to see the details of their hair that they are unable to see with the naked eye. Granted it won’t be in as much detail as with a compound microscope but you can certainly graduate up to that in time.

You can purchase a stereoscopic microscope in many retail stores. They are generally sold everywhere a traditional microscopic is sold. You can also purchase them in kits designed for students. These make perfect birthday and holiday gifts. You may just awaken a love of exploring that can result in a fulfilling and enjoyable career choice for your child.

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