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Micro-Universe Presentation

#1 Post by RobBerdan » Mon May 13, 2019 2:39 am

I am giving a presentation at a public library to try and get more folks interested in microscopy, I am attaching a couple of the images I am going show in the presentation. I also have a series of movies to show pond organisms, ciliates, rotifers, amoeba etc. I also have a picture that kids took with their cell phones through a basic microscope to show how easy it is to get into microscopy and photomicrography.

I will cover entry level stereo and light microscopes, folding paper scopes (http://www.foldscope.com) and other methods to begin to look at the micro-universe. I was disappointed with the fold scope, they are cheap, but I think a $15 40X jewelers loupe is clearer and easier to use. I will give my folding scopes away to kids in the audience.

I will show folks some entry level Chinese made stereo and light microscopes from AMmicroscopes, various magnifying loupes, and the folding paper microscopes (http://www.foldscope.com). I am surprised at how good some of the microscopes for under $300 are.

I am doing my best to try and get more people to take up microscopy as a hobby and perhaps pursue careers in science. Microscopes are also widely used in the beer and winery business - why can't I find a job like that ? :D
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Re: Micro-Universe Presentation

#2 Post by MichaelG. » Mon May 13, 2019 7:20 am

A great initiatve, Rob

Best of luck with it.

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Re: Micro-Universe Presentation

#3 Post by Hobbyst46 » Mon May 13, 2019 12:19 pm

MichaelG. wrote:A great initiatve, Rob

Best of luck with it.

MichaelG.
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Re: Micro-Universe Presentation

#4 Post by geo_man » Mon May 13, 2019 12:44 pm

Your pics are the best! Good luck!!

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#5 Post by Radazz » Mon May 13, 2019 3:13 pm

Truly beautiful images!
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