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2023 November 29th
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Micoscopes for Christmas. Please don't buy cheap plastic microscopes for kids. Invariably, they will do nothing but put a child off due to the lack of quality and poor viewing experience. The Brunel DM1 and the MX1 are both ideal starter instruments for young children.
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Brunel DM1 Stereomicroscope
This instrument is a good introduction to low cost, low power microscopy. It is a well constructed, full size, professional standard, monocular microscope. Working on the same principle as a stereomicroscope, the DM1 has been recommended by the Royal Microscopical Society as an ideal instrument for primary and secondary schools. Produces an erect non reversing image x20. BIG ENOUGH FOR YOUNG CHILDREN TO USE POSITIVELY. With the use of alternative eyepieces, the magnification range may be extended from x10 to x40.
The DM1 has a pillar coarse focus, rack/pinion fine focus, and clutch adjustment. A micrometer eyepiece can be used for measurement. Working distance 80mm. Reversible black and white stage plate. Suitable for photography. Weight 1.3 kg.
Price DM1 £75.00 + vat BUY
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Brunel MX1 Stereomicroscope
The MX1 is the entry level microscope that provides a 3D image which can only be achieved with a binocular stereomicroscope. The stereo eyetubes are inclined at 45° to allow ease of use. The MX1 has x10 widefield eyepieces and two pairs of objectives that are turret mounted and allow magnification options of x10 (ideal for dissection) and x30. BOTH OF THESE LEVELS OF MAGNICATION are pleny of times for studying live insects or indeed, dead ones, and household objects. Focus is by rack and pinion with a pole stand allowing coarse adjustment.
x15 and x20 eyepieces are available as accessories which can give a wider range of magnifications up to x60.
Price MX1 £93.33 + vat BUY
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For the older child or young teenager, we recommend on of these.
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SP13
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SP21/22
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The SP13 Dual Light microscope is exclusive to Brunel Microscopes and is an ideal microscope for the young enquiring mind without having many of the constraints of a standard biological microscope. The laws of light physics dictates that it is not possible to manipulate or dissect whole objects with a biological microscope because of the closeness of the objectives to the specimen, the fact that images are inverted and that usually whole objects are not transparent so that the transmitted light does not get through. However by having a light shining down onto the microscope stage from just behind the objectives the SP13 can look at the surface of whole objects when using the two lowest magnifications (x40 and x100). The x400 magnification has the objective just too close to the specimen for the top light to get in. PRICE: £108.33 plus VAT. SEE MORE
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The SP22/21 microscopes have many features that are normally found on microscopes of a much greater price. The objectives are made from achromatic corrected glass and are standard Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) size. The monocular head rotates trough 360° and has a widefield x10 good quality eyepiece.
Because of the laws of optical physics, the x100 objectives of all biological microscopes need to be used with oil between the bottom lens of the objective and the coverslip of the specimen to ensure a clear image. This immersion oil has the same refractive index as glass and has to be used Experience has shown us that not all applications (especially those used in schools) need the x100 oil immersion lens particularly with wet preparations such as pond life specimens. We have this microscope in two versions, one with a x100 oil immersion lens to give a x1000 maximum magnification (SP22) and one without but with two different magnification eyepieces (x10 and x20) that will give a maximum magnification of x800 without the need for immersion oil (SP21). In all other respects the microscopes are identical. PRICE: £150.00 plus VAT. SEE MORE
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Last month, we announced the death of our friend and colleague, Professor Richard Howey, this month. He has been a major contributor to Micscape Magazine since the very beginning. His knowledge, fine humour, and wit will be sadly missed by all who knew him. We are arranging to publish a proper tribute to him here but you can see much of his work on Micscape here and a beautiful tribute to him here.
This earlier tribute was to celebrate his 80th birthday. Richard continued to contribute right up to the end despite his failing health and daily discomfort.
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Many of us practicing microscopy are in our late years. So, I thought you might find that a few things on this web site provides you with a bit of enjoyment?
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Way Back Then
A site for people born in the 40s and 50s.
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Lots more being added to WAYBACKTHEN
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Our Main Material : MENU Back to top?
Click on the image to go to the page or section!
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MICROPOLITAN
MUSEUM
Our stunning Micropolitan
Museum created by, and curated by Wim van Egmond from The Netherlands |
PIPPA'S
PROGRESS
A complete resource for young people who own a microscope and don't really know what to do with it.
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OUR
YEARBOOK
Our physical yearbook is one of our ways of preserving the contributions made here. Take a look.
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ARTICLE
LIBRARY
Micscape Magazine Article Library: thousands of articles from previous issues of Micscape Magazine. |
ONLINE MICROSCOPY SHOP
Managed by Brunel Microscopes, it offers everything you to practice Enthusiast Microscopy
in the UK.
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BOOK PROJECTS
VIDEO
SUPPORT
Access to support videos for readers of our published books.
Plus online book access |
3D MACRO-SCOPE
Stunning 3D close-ups of insects and other small critters. No 3D glasses required!
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OUR BOOKS
We publish our very own books styled towards amateur microscopists. Our books cater for children, beginners, and experienced enthusiasts.
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FLOWERS
Nature and flower lovers adore these macro images and flowers. All with a brilliant account of their processes and beauty.
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PHOTO
MICROGRAPHY
Lots of articles here to get you started photographing or digital 'snapping' what you see down a microscope. |
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THE SMALLEST PAGE ON THE WEB
Introduction to the microscopic organisms like bacteria, and others you can find in a freshwater pond. Comprehensive guide! Great for anyone starting out at looking at pond life.
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THE WORLD
OF CRYSTALS
Crystals are beautiful forms to grow and photograph under the microscope. Be stunned by the profound beauty of Brian Johnston's crystal gallery.
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POND LIFE IDENTIFICATION KIT
Looking at things for the first time in your pond? Let Wim help you identify them here.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY
Let our set of primers introduce you to using a microscopy and the fascinating world it reveals.
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THE
FACT FILES
(provided by Brunel Microscopes)
Informed and professional advice for people new to microscopy: different types of illumination, microscopes & techniques.
Great to get started.
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MICROSCOPY
CLUBS
The best way to enjoy microscopy is to join a club. Here they are...
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POND
DIP
Take a virtual pond dip in our virtual pond and see what lives within.
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BEE
KEEPING
Bee keepers use microscopes to help maintain their bees This is one of the best resources online for bee keepers (Norfolk Honey)
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SEM
IMAGES
by Dennis Kunkel
Fantastic images taken with a scanning Electron Microscope by Hawaii - Dennis Kunkel. |
3D ONLINE MICROSCOPE
A 3D microscope where you can load specimen slides online. |
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HISTORY OF MICROSCOPY
Delve into the past with this great resource from Brian Stevenson...
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WIM van EGMOND
The stunning home site of Wim van Egmond. World acknowledged as a major and significant talent and contributor to the study of microscopical forms
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I-SPY WITH MY LITTLE DOT
A complete resource for young people (pre-teen) whose parents would like to encourage then to look at the natural world, especially the small scale one at the Macro and Micro level. |
MICROSCOPE CHOOSER
A complete help to buying the right microscope. Just click on the q&a and a microscope will be chosen for you.
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HISTORIC BOOKS RECONSTRUCTED
We search and work on converting historical microscopy books, like Freshwater Biology by Ward & Whipple. Read them, download them from here.
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ID THAT BUTTERFLY
Seen a butterfly? Want to ID. it?
Start here with this kit from Colin Duke BSc (Hons) & Stephen Shroud
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LOOK AFTER YOUR KOI
Koi are valuable fish, but you need to spot any disease quickly. Get help here! |
LOOK AFTER YOUR livestock and pets
Worms are the enemy! Find out how to spot them to stop them! |
Diatoms of the Arid Southwest
Dedicated to diatomist, Robert McLaughlin 1922-2012. |
Micscape Magazine
Latest edition. Updated every 13th of the month. |
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DON'T KNOW WHAT MICROSCOPE
TO BUY, USE OUR MICROSCOPE CHOOSER!
Different microscopes for different studies and different age groups, it can be confusing to know which one to buy. We designed a small online App. (I hate that word, as it is really, a software program). You only need to answer a few questions presented to you to find the most suitable instrument for your needs.
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