MICSCAPE
(ISSN 1365 - 070x)

Image right: Dendritic silver deposited from silver nitrate and copper. Image by Richard Howey using a stereo microscope.

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Life after Richard Howey - Joseph Kelly (USA) shares his experiences of buying a first microscope and beginning microscopy as a hobby with the help and encouragement of one of Micscape's regular contributors.

Polarization with a stereo dissecting microscope - Richard Howey (USA) shares practical tips on these sort of studies, illustrated with examples of suitable subjects.

A close-up view of the common crocus - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates the macro and microscopic features of this spring flower.

Frederick H. Evans (1853-1944), microscopist and photographer - Brian Stevenson (USA) reviews the life and work of this slide mounter who also transpires to be a celebrated photographer.

Microscope digital video using only free software - Robert Pavlis (USA) presents some practical tips for video studies with free software; includes an extensive glossary of terms encountered in digital video.

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

Forays into fluorescence 2: A selection of prepared unstained slides studied in visible light fluorescence - David Walker (UK) shares notes on and images of a selection of slides that responded to this type of lighting.

 

In Focus: China Scientific Book Services Offers a wide range of specialist books on local fauna and flora, including on groups of interest to the microscopist, such as diatoms and other algae. Some are in English and seem quite good value for specialist publications. With thanks to a Chinese correspondent for the link. Ancient diatoms lead to new technology for solar energy An interesting Oregon State University press release. With thanks to Richard Howey for the link. Cutting small accurate circles These are often required in ca. 2 - 20 mm size for homebrew darkfield, phase, Rheinberg and COL filters. The growth in homecrafts offers a number of good value tools. The Ed recently tried a set of 'hollow punches' widely available on eBay in 1 mm steps for less than £7 and give excellent results and well made, compared with e.g some modern cork borers sets which can be expensive, blunt and give poor circles. For larger circles above 12 mm or so 'compass cutters' for a few pounds are very good and also very cheap on eBay and craft shops.

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 .