[time-nuts] OT, looking for a good science forum

[J. Forster]

The microscope group can help with reccomendations. 1000x is really
pushing it, because of 'empty magnification'.

Best,

-John

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> On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM,  <lists at lazygranch.com> wrote:
>> If the intent is surface mount work, get an old B&L Stereozoom 3. I'd
>> suggest getting one with any attached illuminator, even a broken one,
>> since the fitting to hold the illuminator is about $30. Later model
>> stereozooms had plastic parts in the focus mechanism.  If you need more
>> magnification, you can always get "stronger"
>
> This is really OT for the TN list.  But no.  I'm looking to equip a
> biology lab.  Need a compound microscope that has on the high side a
> 1000x magnification.  Pretty much your "Standard" university lab
> microscope that all freshmen bio students would use.  These are a
> little hard to know what's best to get
>
> But I think in addition I want a stereo microscope too.   There are
> decent new ones from China for under $100 and older ones like you
> mentioned for about the same price.   New ones are attractive because
> of advances like battery powered LED illumination.  This kind of
> microscope is pretty easy to find compared to the other.
> --
>
> Chris Albertson
> Redondo Beach, California
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