Discovery Pico Polar Digital Microscope with Book

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The Discovery Pico Polar digital microscope is a biological microscope with a 1.3 MP digital camera. It can be used not only for classic microcosm observations but also to capture photos and videos of your research. This microscope will be useful for studies and is an excellent choice for scientific hobbies. It is easy to use, even a beginner will have no trouble operating it. The microscope is sold with an educational book on the microcosm.

Achromatic optics and micrometric focusing

The monocular head can be rotated 360° around the vertical axis. Moreover, it can be tilted at 30°. This is useful for prolonged and group observations, making microscope work more comfortable. The optics, including achromatic objectives and a wide-field eyepiece, are made of glass. The 40x objective is equipped with a retractable spring protective mechanism that protects the front lens from scratches. The magnification range of this microscope goes from 40x to 400x. Sharpness can be adjusted using the side knobs for coarse focusing.

Adjustable LED illumination system

The microscope is equipped with an LED illumination system with brightness adjustment. It is powered by batteries (not included) or by mains power (AC adapter included). The stage features simple clips to hold the slide. The disc diaphragm is located under the stage.

A 1.3 MP digital camera is included for photo and video capture

The 1.3 MP digital camera allows displaying the image of the sample under the objective on an external screen, taking photos, and recording videos. Everything placed on the stage falls within its field of view. The camera is installed directly in the eyepiece tube (after removing the standard eyepiece) and connects to the computer via USB cable. The included software must also be installed. Each frame resolution is 1280x1024 pixels. Videos can be recorded at 30 frames per second, enabling very smooth images. Basic image processing functions (brightness adjustment, image resizing, etc.) are also available.

The educational book 'Invisible World' is included

The educational book 'Invisible World' is a pleasant addition to the microscope: a well-written instructional guide with vivid illustrations. It contains the history of the microscope's creation, descriptions of scientific experiments that can be done at home, a list of the most interesting creatures populating the microcosm, and much more.

Features:

• Rotatable monocular head 360°
• Achromatic, magnification 40–400x 1.3 MP digital camera
• Dual and adjustable LED lighting system
• Powered by standard batteries or mains power
• Stage with clips coarse and fine focusing
• Accompanied by a colorful educational book

The kit includes:

• Microscope
• Eyepiece WF10x
• Achromatic objectives: 4x, 10x, 40xs
• Digital camera: 1.3 MP
• USB 2.0
• Software CD
• AC adapter with power cable
• Dust cover
• Educational book 'Invisible World'
• User manual and warranty card