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300x, 600x, 1200x

Monocular Compound Microscope 

Explorer Kit

www.barska.com

BC501

10/16

Summary of Contents for AY12938

Page 1: ...300x 600x 1200x Monocular Compound Microscope Explorer Kit www barska com BC501 10 16 ...

Page 2: ...ical attention immediately In addition to the container take these instructions and any material used in the slide preparation with you Advice For Supervising Adults Read and follow the instructions the safety information and the first aid information carefully Keep them on hand for reference The incorrect use of chemicals can cause injury and damage to one s health Use only the slide preparations...

Page 3: ...pears 1200 times larger than it appears to the naked dye E Stage Clips 2 clips hold the glass slide firmly onto the stage F Stage Flat Platform with a hole in the center to allow reflected light off the mirror or light source to enter the microscope G Color Filter And Aperture Wheel The color filters are incorporated with in the stage Use these filters to add colors and enhance an image in the eye...

Page 4: ...ct with a slide or the stage This may cause damage to the slide and also to the objective lens To prevent the wires attached to the light from breaking never rotate the light source a full 360 degrees Batteries Place the microscope on its side To remove the protective plastic over remove the screws with a Phillips head screwdriver Gently lift and the base will open Insert two AA batteries not incl...

Page 5: ... the eggs will hatch into nauplius larvae this is the first stage of development after leaving the eggs Place some of the larvae into the shrimp hatchery Place some fresh brine solution in another dish Add a small amount of yeast to this new solution Then using the eyedropper transfer some of the larvae into this dish as well The yeast will serve as food and produce oxygen for the larvae as they d...

Page 6: ... tap the cover slip with a toothpick to evenly spread the media under the slip Attach a label to each slide and set aside for a few days until the media dries If you don t wish to save the slides wash the slides in clean water and liquid soap Rinse well and dry Further Experiments Try out the above procedure with other salts such as Epsom and Rochelle Sugar will also crystallize but you will need ...

Page 7: ...ou wish into the hole of the micro slicer Rotate the knob to cut your specimen into a thin slice about 1 4 x 114 inch Put two drops of Eosin in a collecting vial Pick up the piece of onion with your tweezers and place it in the vial Wait for one or two minute Remove the piece from the stain and flush clean water holding it with tweezers over the waste cup Place it on a clean side To save your slid...

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