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Jan 18th 2019 | Posted by BoliOptics

Glossary of Microscope Terms for Beginners

We put together a list of vocabulary you will tend to see and hear in the world of microscopy. Head: The upper part of the microscope that contains the eyepiece tube(s). There are different types of heads, monocular, binocular, trinocular and dual. Monocular Head: A microscope head with one eyepiece tube. These are recommended for beginners since they are usually more cost effective. See our  monocular microscopes here. Binocular Head: A microscope head with two eyepiece tubes …
Jan 11th 2019 | Posted by BoliOptics

How to Get the Most Out of Your Microscope

Take your inspections to the next level! From taking care of your microscope to modifying it in ways you never thought of, we listed all the ways you can get the most out of your microscope. Proper Cleaning Let's start off with one of the most important ways to keep your microscope functioning correctly, CLEANING! If you are new to the microscope world or have been using microscopes your whole life, you know how intimidating or time consuming it can be. Not to worry, we put together instr …