MICSCAPE
(ISSN 1365 - 070x)

Image right: The mineral Crocoite, taken by Robert Pavlis.

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Stereo microscopes and minerals - Robert Pavlis (USA) shares examples photographed under the LOMO MBS-10 stereo microscope.

Alfred P. Wire (1839-1914), Victorian/Edwardian microscopist, entrepreneur, photographer and educator - Brian Stevenson (USA) presents an illustrated essay on 'quite a remarkable person who excelled at a large number of activities'.

New Year quiz game, answers to last month's quiz - Richard Howey (UK) reveals the answers to the quiz showing close ups of common household objects.

Tweakings. Part1: Aligning the Wild M20's phase condenser etc. - Paul James (UK) provides practical advice and procedures for aligning this popular microscope.

A close-up view of Bouvardia - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates the macro and microscopic features of this attractive plant.

The learning curve. My approach to phase contrast. - Michael Stubbs-Race (Australia) shares his experiences of adding phase to his microscope using spare parts.

Of the polarizing effects with a laptop - Aare Baumer (Estonia) shares a practical project for studing large 'polar active' subjects.

A close-up view of Cockscomb - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates the macro and microscopic features of this attractive plant.

Carl Zeiss 'Jenalumar' microscope - Raymond Sloss (UK) describes the features and performance of this infinity corrected transmitted light and epi-fluorescence microscope.

Notes on digitising video tapes of microscopy footage - David Walker (UK) tries out a typical cheap VHS to DVD conversion service with notes on editing the files for web use with the freeware, VirtualDub. Example video clip is the live birth of a bdelloid rotifer.


 

In Focus Charles J. "Chuck" Huck Jr. 1936 - 2009. We are very sad to hear of and report that Chuck Huck, Illinois, USA, a regular contributor to and supporter of Micscape since its early days, passed away at his home on January 3rd 2009, aged 72. We offer our sincere condolences to his wife, Nancy, and family. The Micscape Editor doesn't have the pleasure of meeting many of the site's contributors and supporters but greatly values and appreciates the friendships that are built up by correspondence over the years. Chuck without fail popped-by for an email chat after each new Micscape issue went online to say how much he enjoyed the contributors' articles and to share and swap news of family events and local events. He will be very sadly missed.  Added Feb. 25th. Note of passing away and information obtained from the obituary on the website of the 'Warrenville Sentinel", a local paper.

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