A great introduction to the mysteries of microbiology. Made of sturdy plastic, the microscope offers a 15x ocular lens that allows for 60x, 150x, and 600x total magnification, with the option of connecting a smartphone for larger viewing, photography, or video recording. Kit includes 3 prepared slides to help children start the journey. It also includes blank slides, coverslips, and tools to collect and prepare their own slides. Affordable beginner microscope for elementary students. 2AA Batteries required, not included.
Thames & Kosmos Microscope (with Smartphone Adapter)
SKU
059256
Grade 3-AD
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Description
Publisher's Description of Thames & Kosmos Microscope (with Smartphone Adapter)
Travel deep into the microscopic realm! With this high-quality student microscope, Thames & Kosmos unlocks wonders of the world that are too small to see with the naked eye. Plus, the universal smartphone adapter lets you use your own smartphone camera to capture photos and videos of your observations to document and share. Start your journey by learning to use the microscope to view the three prepared slides. Then, learn how to use the 45-piece accessory set to prepare your own collected specimens for viewing under the microscope. What will you discover?
The microscope’s 15x ocular lens, or eyepiece lens, works together with the three objective lenses, resulting in a total magnification power of 60x, 150x, or 600x. The microscope has a battery-powered LED light to illuminate the specimens. The kit includes slides, cover slips, and many tools for collecting and preparing specimens. The included instruction manual guides you through using the microscope and the tools. The smartphone adapter is very flexible and works with virtually any smartphone.
Microscope features:
- Up to 600x magnification (60x, 150x, and 600x)
- Durable plastic body
- Long-lasting, battery-powered, LED illumination
- 15x ocular lens
- 4x, 10x, and 40x objective lenses
Includes 45 Accessories:
- Universal smartphone adapter
- 3 Prepared slides
- 8 Blank slides
- 16 Cover slips
- 8 Slide labels
- 3 Specimen vials
- Petri dish
- Test tube
- Tweezers
- Pipette
- Stirring rod
- Spatula
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Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-AD |
| Brand: | Thames and Kosmos |
| EAN/UPC: | 814743018716 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.6875 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 4.5625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.1 |
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