An Introduction to Microscopy

The light microscope is an instrument that is available to almost everyone. For a reasonable price you can obtain a good instrument. The following pages introduce you to the world of the microscope. You will get information about the instrument and about the subjects you can study through the microscope. Further links direct you to many articles that appeared in the monthly web magazine Micscape.

The History of the Microscope	Simplified help on buying a microscope, how to use it and what to look at.	POND LIFE Pond Life Identification Kit Virtual pond dip
Insects and other Arthropods	More advanced help on Buying a Microscope and how to use it	BOTANY