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StereoView
2. GENERAL INFORMATION |
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
A binocular microscope is an optical microscope that allows you to observe objects in a com-
pletely relaxed way. It is not simply a glorifi ed magnifying glass, it is a full-fl edged microscope!
It lets you observe objects for long periods even if you are not an experienced microscopist.
Advantage:
You use both eyes, which is a much more comfortable way to observe.
Your stereo binocular microscope is ideal for observing larger objects. Collect a beautiful stone,
lay a part of a plant on the stage, examine an insect. Nature offers thousands of possibilities.
Important:
You do not need to prepare thin sections of samples; you can examine the object
just as it is in nature.
Before rushing outside to get started, take a moment to get to know this high-quality optical
instrument a little better. The heart of the omegon StereoView is its optics and of course the
stage.
The operating principle is quite simple: The objective lens is positioned over the centre of
the stage on which objects are placed. This lens works like a magnifying glass - it produces
an image with a particular focal length. The eyepieces are the parts through which you look
with your eyes. They are usually a construction of several lens elements and further magnify
the image produced by the objective lens. In this way, objects can be observed at specifi c
magnifi cations. The eyepieces and objective work as a single unit and belong together like
wheels on a car.
