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Amy Gilman posted a reply on Re: Microscope Recommendations
Monday, Feb 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Said: I'd recommend the DiMi Microscope from Huettinger. (It used to be made by Microeye, but Huettinger bought it several years ago)https://exh.huettinger.de/DiMi-Digital-Micro...
Marie Gelin posted a reply on Re: Microscope Recommendations
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Said: I use a $30 microscope with lcd screen instead of a more traditional microscope.Similar to the one pictured.Best part is that more than one person can see the image at the same time. It is easy to adjust for kids.I have used...
Starr Peters posted a reply on Re: Microscope Recommendations
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Said: I have used two generations of the Wentzscope. An older analog model that we had about 10 years ago and a newer one that we installed about 2 years ago. Our current one is being used to look at slides of things like blood cells and bone...
Alyssa Miller posted a reply on Re: Microscope Recommendations
Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Said: We have a microscope that Heartland Scenic Designs fabricated for us. They built in a system where the kids can not overly turn the knobs to the point that it is unfocusable. It also has a built in light that can be turned on when neede...
Danielle Desjardin posted a new Topic
Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Microscope Recommendations
I am in the process of planning a bug exhibit at our museum and I was looking at a couple different microscopes. I know there are a few heavy duty models out there that various children's museums use. Does anyone have recommendations on a microscope they use at their museum and love?
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