Junior Student Monocular Microscope
A Junior Student Monocular Microscope is a simple, entry-level microscope designed primarily for young students or beginners learning the basics of microscopy. Let me give you a quick breakdown of what this usually means:
Features:
- Monocular: Has a single eyepiece for viewing (as opposed to binocular microscopes, which have two). This keeps it lightweight and simple.
- Magnification Range: Typically offers magnification from around 40x to 400x, sometimes up to 1000x in better models.
- Illumination:
- Basic models use natural light (mirror under the stage).
- Slightly more advanced ones have built-in LED or halogen lights for clearer viewing.
- Coarse and Fine Focus: Cheaper versions may only have coarse focus, but most student models include both coarse and fine focus knobs.
- Durability: Made with sturdy materials (often metal or hard plastic) to withstand classroom use.
- Simple Stage: Basic mechanical stage or just clips to hold slides.
Ideal for:
- School labs (middle school, high school)
- Homeschooling
- Beginner hobbyists
- Learning to view simple specimens: onion skin, pond water, plant cells, insects, etc.
Cons:
Limited magnification compared to professional microscopes
Lower image quality (especially at high magnification)
Basic optics