MICSCAPE
(ISSN 1365 - 070x)

Image left: A fine line-up of four Leitz microscopes with
black enamel finish. Image by G. and N. Overney.

Microscopy-UK welcomes you to Micscape Magazine

Main Menu
Home (Microscopy-UK)
Article library / Issue archive
Beginners
Clubs / Socs (Pro/Am)
Micropolitan Museum
Microscopy Primer
Movies
Pond life ID kit
Projects
Schools
Shop
Smallest page on the web
3D Images
 
 

 
 The above feature searches the Mic-UK site for a keyword, courtesy of Google's indexing.

Micscape submission guidelines. 

Microscopy-UK
parent site coordinator:
Maurice Smith

 

Review of a Celestron LED microscope - Jean-Marie Cavanihac (France) tries out this new model.

The excellent Leitz microscopes with black enamel finish - Gregor and Normand Overney (USA) present an illustrated introduction to the Ortholux, Dialux, Laborlux, Labolux and SM models. April 17th, revised and extended 4th edition online.

Simple pond sampling equipment - Hugo and Anna Baillie-Johnson (UK) share some practical DIY projects for aquatic sampling.

Hybrid polarizing microscopes - Michael Much (USA) discusses and illustrates how to adapt both compound biological microscopes and stereo microscopes for qualitative polarising studies.

Fossil freshwater diatoms from Cherryfield, Maine - Richard Carter (China) presents an illustrated article on the typical species that have been collected from this popular site.

A close-up view of the wildflower 'wild blue flax' - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates the attractive features of this plant on the macro and microscopic scale.

A diatomist's library - David Richman (USA) presents an extensive list of books old and new he has acquired with some comments on their value to the hobbyist.

Diffuse sourced lamphouse modification - Paul James (UK) describes a method for improving the evenness of light emitted from lamps with less than ideal condensers.

Nineteenth century British microscopy and natural history: Part 4 - Richard Howey (USA) continues his affectionate look at aspects of microscopy and microscopical studies published in this era.

Sulphur - Robert Pavlis (USA) presents an illustrated look at how to prepare slides of this element and describes the forms it can take.

A close-up view of the 'Icelandic (Arctic) poppy' - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates the attractive features of this plant on the macro and microscopic scale.

A crystalline herbal and bestiary: A journey to an alien world Part 2 - Richard Howey (USA) continues his illustrated fantasy where the author visits an alien planet with a local host describing its exotic fauna and flora.

Notes on some SLR/DSLR photomicrography options for the LOMO Biolam Microscope - David Walker (UK) assesses three of the photographic accessories available for this popular microscope.

 

In focus: BBC News website article "Nanomagnets 'could target cancer'" - tiny magnets made by bacteria may have potential uses in medicine. Current Spanish TV series on microorganisms "Mundos Diminutos" (Minimal Worlds). Rubén Duro who is a 'Spanish biologist and independent' wildlife filmmaker kindly contacted Micscape regarding this series which he has produced. The programmes can be watched in streaming video online. Rubén remarks: 'This is a series of eight documentaries (26 min. each) on the importance of microorganisms in the different ecosystems (upper streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, soil, sandy beaches and rocky shores). The series is included in the magazine "La Aventura del Saber" (The  adventure of knowledge), every two weeks on Wednesday morning. After transmission, each program is posted on the website of the magazine, so it is possible to see it worldwide.' Even for non Spanish speakers like the Micscape Editor, the beautiful footage of microorganisms can be appreciated. 'Wellcome Image Awards 2008' - the Wellcome Trust's award ceremony was held on March 11th and some winning images can be seen on the BBC News website. Featured entrants include Spike Walker who has kindly shared some of his striking images in Micscape image galleries.

We are delighted to receive contributions small or large from microscopy enthusiasts whether a novice or expert. If you have an image, tip or article, why not share it, this magazine is what you make it! Have a chat with us, to see how we can help share your interests. Submission guidelines.