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How to make a permanent microscope slide
An overview of the specimen preparation steps and choice of mounting medium for making a permanent slide for microscopy
How can camera vibrations be reduced?
Camera vibrations can become a problem if the exposure time is too long. There are several ways how you can reduce them.
How can specimens be prepared for observation?
Some specimens might not fit on a microscope slide. Here are some suggestions on what you can do.
What are the different kinds of microscope slides?
Microscope slides can be classified into different categories. I want to give you a short overview here.
Which brand of microscope should I buy?
The particular model of a microscope is of much less importance than the components that are used.
What are different compound microscope types?
Different light microscopes serve different purposes. This article gives you an overview.
What features does an amateur compound microscope need?
If you want to buy a microscope for amateur microscopy, then I recommend the following features.
What are possible reasons for not seeing an image?
In this post I will outline some of the reasons why no clear image can be seen under the microscope.
Why should I not use the coarse focus knob for high-power objectives?
Use the coarse focus knob only with the 4x (low power) objectives.