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MICSCAPE Exploring the miniature world
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181:
November 2010. Includes special photomacrography feature by course students at the Rochester Institute of Technology, USA. Organised by course instructor Ted Kinsman.
Image left: Flowers of a hybrid Cymbidium orchid, by Brian Johnston. |
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December 10th, note added on new downloadable magazine in Acrobat® pdf format,
'Microbe Hunter' for microscopy enthusiasts edited by Oliver Kim.
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Resolving low contrast microstructure using transmitted and reflected circular oblique illumination (COL) - Ted Clarke (USA) discusses the use and versatility of this technique. A wonderful gift for Christmas? - Bill Resch (USA) compares the performance of a toy microscope and used student microscope for the same price of $20, showing how superior a good value used microscope can be. John W. Watson (1830 – 1919) and Thomas H.W. Sharpe (1842 – ca. 1903) - Brian Stevenson (USA) presents an illustrated essay on these suppliers of slides and their work. A close-up view of a hybrid Cymbidium orchid - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates the macro and microscopic features of this striking plant. The poor man's photomacroscope. The implementation of lighting etc. (part 3) - Paul James (UK) completes the three part series on his ingenious design for a building a competent macroscope from old materials. LED based transmitted and incident lighting designs are discussed with examples of digital imagery. Clear and colourless gems - Richard Pavlis (USA) describes some examples of natural and manmade gems and how they can be studied under the stereo microscope. John Nokes Furze, 1817 - 1859 - Brian Stevenson (USA) presents an illustrated essay on this slide collector who distinctively labelled those he owned. Monster formation - Richard Howey (USA) describes some variants in the world of micro-organisms. A close-up view of the wildflower 'heal-all' - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates this plant's interesting features on the macro and microscopic scale.
Olympus Bioscapes 2010 The winners and honorable mentions have been announced and can be viewed on the Olympus website. Congratulations to those who received a placing. Personal websites by and for microscopy enthusiasts.
Added Dec. 10th: New 'Microbe Hunter' magazine in Acrobat® pdf format, first issue available. 'Diatoms Ireland' (www.diatomsireland.com) - A valuable and attractive resource for those interested in the diatoms of Ireland and associated topics. Created and maintained by Leszek Wolnik. 'Historical Makers of Microscopes and Microscope slides' (microscopist.net) - Brian Stevenson's extensive resource, includes many of the articles he has generously shared on Micscape. 'A Cabinet of Curiosities' 'A Selection of Antique Microscope Slides from the Victorian Era c. 1830s ~ 1890s' (www.victorianmicroscopeslides.com) - Howard Lynk's beautifully presented resource.
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 .
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