Biological microscope with powers from 40x to 600x

Zoom eyepiece from 10x to 20x; 4x, 15x, 30x objective lenses

Top and bottom electric illumination

Includes 3 prepared glass slides, 2 blank glass slides, 1 blank well slide, light diffuser, needle probe, eye dropper and tweezers

Sample specimens to get you observing immediately: leaf, cloth, woven cloth, and quartz chip

Plug and playno drivers to install

The entry-level Celestron Digital Microscope Kit with magnification from 40x to 600x is the perfect tool for the budding scientist. Observe specimens with the zoom eyepiece, or attach the included digital camera to view them on your PC. Save photos or videos of your discoveries directly to your computers hard drive using the intuitive software.

At high power, youll be able to examine specimen slides of yeasts and molds, cultures, plant and animal parts, fibers, bacteria, and more. Use the lower magnifications to examine objects like coins, rocks, insects, and more. Start out by using the provided specimen slides, and then create some of your own!

Your Microscope Kit is ready to use right out of the box with these included accessories:

3 prepared slides

2 blank slides

1 well slide

Specimens: leaf, cloth, woven cloth, and quartz chip

Light diffuser

Needle probe

Eye dropper

Tweezers

Type of Microscope Desktop Microscope with Imager

Head Single

Eyepiece(s) Magnification (1) Eyepiece - Zoom continuous | 10x to 20x

Eyepiece(s) Diameter 29mm (1.14")

Nosepiece Triple with click stop

Objective(s) Type (3) objectives on turret

Objective(s) Standard N/A

Objective(s) Magnification 4x, 10x, 40x

Focus Type(s) Course Focus

Magnification Range 40x to 600x

Illumination Type LEDs

Illumination Position(s) Upper: (pen) | Lower: (bulb and mrror)

Illumination Adjustability Mechanism Non- adjustable

Power Source (2) AAA Batteries (pen) | (2) AA Batteries lower Illuminator | USB Computer connection (Imager)

Battery Options Yes (Only)

Stage Plain stage with spring loaded clips 74mm x 70mm (2.91" x 2.75")

Stage Diaphragm Yes

Eyepiece Type Zoom eyepiece-removeable

Sensor Size VGA, 640 x 480 pixel array

Screen type Screen is your PC

Screen Size Screen is your PC

Memory Type No on-board memory

Port(s) In TBD

Port(s) Out 2.0 USB - 5V (non-removable cable)

Still image capture resolution VGA (640 x 480)

Video resolution VGA (640 x 480)

Shutter trigger position In software

Software Yes

Software compatibility Windows: Vista | Mac: OSX 10.1.3

Microscope Dimensions 133mm x 79mm x 248mm (5.25" x 3.13" x 9.75")

Microscope Weight 22 oz (624 g)

Included Accessories 3 prepared slides | 2 blank slides | 1 blank well slide | Light diffuser | Needle probe | Eyedropper | Tweezers | Sample leaf | Sample cloth | Sample quartz chip

Age Range 14 and older