Re: [Histonet] Offtopic - Microscope for kids
Kim,
Check out the Project Micro information on the Microscopy Society of
America website,
http://www.msa.microscopy.com/ProjectMicro/PMHomePage.html
They (well, Caroline Schooley, really) go into just this issue --
which are good microscopes for kids and students. You can also get
lots of information about activities, books, and so forth at this
site.
Phil
>Hello all,
>
>My 8 year old son wants a microscope for Christmas. I have been
>searching on the internet for a decent one that does not cost an arm
>and a leg. It seems like there are lots of cheap ones in the $12-30
>range and then some nice ones that are in the $100-200 range. Does
>anyone know where I could get one that costs around $50-70 that is
>not a piece of junk? I would like 2 or 3 objectives. Of course,
>the slides need not be included!
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Kim Merriam
>Novartis
>Cambridge, MA
>
>
>Kim Merriam
>Novartis
>Cambridge, MA
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Philip Oshel
Supervisor, AMFSC and BBPIC microscopy facilities
Department of Animal Sciences
University of Wisconsin
1675 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706 - 1284
voice: (608) 263-4162
fax: (608) 262-5157 (dept. fax)
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