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by elwaine
Thu Mar 25, 2021 11:56 pm
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Accu-Scope 3000-led: a preliminary report.
Replies: 1
Views: 1083

Accu-Scope 3000-led: a preliminary report.

In 1980 I sold my Bausch and Lomb binocular microscope (which I purchased new, in 1966), and remained without a microscope until today. Because I haven’t seen many reports on the Accu-Scope 3000-led, I want to give a first impression report, which I intend to embellish upon after several months of u...
by elwaine
Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:56 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Looking Forward To Starting New Hobby.
Replies: 10
Views: 3915

Re: Looking Forward To Starting New Hobby.

Cheers (from the other side of the pond), Chris. That 380B should serve you well. Have fun!
Larry
by elwaine
Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Midge larva (a fly, Chironomidae)
Replies: 7
Views: 2589

Re: Midge larva (a fly, Chironomidae)

Very nice!
by elwaine
Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:41 am
Forum: Illumination Techniques
Topic: Brand New Amscope Phase Contrast Kit
Replies: 38
Views: 22963

Re: Brand New Amscope Phase Contrast Kit

I love the photo of the Vorticella with its coiled stalk, showing the myoneme contractile fibril in exquisite detail. Bravo!
by elwaine
Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:14 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Amphipleura pellucida diatom
Replies: 7
Views: 2445

Re: Amphipleura pellucida diatom

Looks like you succeeded. Cool!
by elwaine
Tue Mar 23, 2021 12:15 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Darkfield through glass edge illumination - Coleps
Replies: 27
Views: 7126

Re: Darkfield through glass edge illumination - Coleps

Fascinating. Got to give it a try. Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing!
by elwaine
Tue Mar 23, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Whimsical Rotifer
Replies: 4
Views: 1759

Re: Whimsical Rotifer

Great video, John. Thanks for sharing!
by elwaine
Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:00 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Good night, everyone!
Replies: 8
Views: 4104

Re: Good night, everyone!

Wow! It’s a contagion. I’m in the same boat. After decades as an amateur astronomer, I’m making the switch from the Macro world to the Micro world. Not only have I grown weary of light polluted skies, but now that I’m old, the desire to set up and take down my beloved 7” TEC Mak has completely lost ...