A
video macroscope/microscope project and its use
for an interactive exhibit -
Aare Bäumer, Estonia describes how to use a
video camcorder for public demonstrations of
microscopy; includes a neat use for an old
print-head carriage from a computer printer!
Spring
Narcissi and pollen germination -
Chris Thomas, UK investigates which varieties of
spring daffodils can best demonstrate pollen
germination under the microscope.
Papyrus
from the Lower Nile -
using modern papyrus often sold in museum shops,
Brian Darnton, UK looks at the microscopic
features of papyrus and how they relate to its
manufacture.
Insect
eyes -
Jan Parmentier, Netherlands looks at the
remarkable ways that insects see, and illustrates
some of the microscopic features of their eyes.
A
microscopical view of an old diatom circle
pattern slide with 250+ diatom shells -
Martin Mach, Germany describes and illustrates a
stunning slide using a digital image created by
'stitching' together 30 separate images to show
the slide detail in all its glory.
My
first 'proper' microscope -
Paul James, UK describes and illustrates the
wonderful turn of the century 'Watson' microscope
he was bought when a lad and which encouraged the
start of a lifelong hobby.
Diatoms
in dark-field Part III -
Roland Mortimer, Brazil shares a selection of
images of beautiful marine diatoms collected near
Rio de Janeiro.
The
'QX3' in macro mode -
Rudolf Baumueller, US uses the popular Intel Play
computer microscope to show some of the beautiful
flowers around his Southern Texas home.
A
microscopic 'Loch Ness monster' -
a look at Lacrymaria olor
one of the most intriguing yet little studied
protozoa. Includes a protocol developed by the
author for its cultivation. By Richard Howey, US.
When
dragons fall from the sky -
a
look at the fascinating macroscopic features of a
dragonfly; includes 3D images and downloadable
screensaver. By Maurice Smith, UK.
On
samples, slides and ... surfing - Internet
resources can often reveal a wealth of
information about unfamiliar samples or slides
for the microscope. By Dave Walker, UK.
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