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Image right: Part of a 3D image of a radiolaria strew, prepared using oblique illumination and image stacking. Image by Wim van Egmond.

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Stereoscopic imaging with a normal compound microscope - Wim van Egmond (Netherlands) describes a procedure using oblique illumination and stacking software for capturing these type of images, with striking examples.

Cornelius Poulton (1814-1854) – Victorian era microscopist - Brian Stevenson (USA) and Howard Lynk (USA) presents an illustrated essay on this microscopist and mounter.

Volume determination under the microscope. The simple way: The Delesse principle - Manuel del Cerro (USA) and Lazaros Triarhou (Greece) describe and illustrate this method.

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

Microscopy on a shoestring - Richard Howey (UK) shares hints and tips on using readily available cheap materials for microscopy.

Tweakings. Part 2: Thoughts about DIY collimation of a compound microscope - Paul James (UK) provides practical advice and procedures for checking the collimation of a microscope.

Microscope digital imaging - another look - Robert Pavlis (USA) presents some practical tips for digital imaging and coupling methods for the camera.

A close-up view of the wildflower yellow toadflax - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates the attractive features of this wild flower on the macro and microscopic scale.

The Zeiss Jena 'Jenamed' microscope - Raymond Sloss (UK) describes the features and performance of this infinity corrected transmitted light microscope.

Forays into fluorescence. Simple transmitted blue light autofluorescence of mosses and algae imaged with a digital SLR - David Walker (UK) tries out recommended filters with darkfield to assess whether a consumer DLSR can capture the weak imagery.

 

In Focus Photomicrography features on online TV network. VBS.TV are showing a series of features on photomicrography, highlighting the work of Michael Davidson of Molecular Expressions. http://www.vbs.tv/video.php?id=15075587001 With thanks to Rory at VBS for the info'. 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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