United Scientific MCR30X Pocket Illuminated Microscope has a monocular eyepiece and provides magnification of 30x. It has a wheel mechanism for bringing specimens into focus, and a switch for turning the light source on and off. It is powered by two AA batteries (sold separately), and includes a storage case. A pocket microscope is used for classroom, field, and shop floor observation.

Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a lens. Microscopes can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification abilities. Magnification ability refers to the size of an image. Resolution, also known as resolvant power, refers to the clarity of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV), numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines resolution. Microscopes can control magnification through a fixed focus, or through a range of adjustments. They can also utilize LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to help control viewing capabilities. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.

United Scientific Supplies manufactures laboratory supplies and science education products. The company, founded in 1992, is headquartered in Waukegan, IL.

What's in the Box?

• United Scientific MCR30X Pocket Illuminated Microscope
• Storage case