Under the Microscope

[guidofatherof5]

I was fortunate to be able to buy a microscope a month or so back. So I thought I would start this thread. I will post captured images from time to time and will also take request as to what you would like to see.
When the opportunity arises I will be posting a garter blood sample and fecal sample.
I am using the:
Celestron Pentaview LCD Digital Micrscope (44348)



This first image is the brille(lens cap) from a recently shed skin (T.radix) It appears the brille takes a little bit of damage between sheds.
This was taken at 10X.

[infernalis]

Fascinating and educational.

something many people would never get to see otherwise.

[chris-uk]

Very nice. A microscope is on my list of "educational instruments for Joseph".

Is the photo of the lens cap taken with transmitted or reflected light? Presumably it's also unstained? You're in for a lot of fun with this microscope.

[CrazyHedgehog]

excellent, that really good!
my partner has a microscope set up on his pc, (or did have)
We got some pond water from outside and had a look, I will be washing my hands thoroughly after going near the pond!
this is amazing, all of these videos are from one lens with a drop of pond water, amazing how much life!!

micro pond water

[indigoman]

Very interesting, still looking for one of the magnifing lights you showed.

[guidofatherof5]

Very interesting, still looking for one of the magnifing lights you showed.

I found mine on craigslist. Sometimes it takes awhile to find the items but the price make the wait worth it.

[snake man]

Very cool stuff.

[kueluck]

Ok, you got me hooked to this thread.

[guidofatherof5]

I just hope I can use it well enough to make it interesting.

[Steveo]

Very cool.

For those interested in microphotography, a standard microscope can still be used. What we did in college was use a 3" piece of PVC as a removable connector. We'd line up the shot, put the PVC over the eyepiece, then mount the camera on top of the PVC. The PVC provided enough stability for the camera to autofocus and take a clear shot.