Microscopes

Select a light microscope in Levenhuk online shop

The first microscope in its present form was invented in the 17th century and it was the light microscope. In the 19th century Charles Spencer, America's first microscope maker, significantly improved the original microscope construction (nowadays his microscope design is known as American Optical Microscope) and established mass production of these instruments, making them even more widespread. More than 150 years since then, optical microscopes are still more than popular among amateurs and specialists in different spheres.

Traditionally, optical microscopes are divided into two types – so-called simple and compound microscopes. What you imagine when someone says “a microscope” is actually a compound microscope, and all modern optical microscopes are compound. So, basically “a microscope” equals “compound microscope”. But what makes a microscope compound? A compound microscope has two optical systems; to put it simply, it has both eyepiece and objective lenses. As you can see, virtually all modern optical microscopes fall into this group, unless it’s a very simple toy for children.

In the Levenhuk online store you will be able to find a light microscope for any possible purpose: from simple models for kids and educational microscope models for students to really complex structures, which are able to produce exceptionally high resolution and contrast of image. Although some light microscopes can cost up to $1,000, there are many excellent models available for far less. Buy a great light optical microscope at the most attractive price!

Most of the optical microscopes in this section are equipped with two built-in illuminations, which allow you to observe both transparent and opaque objects: from tiny samples to quite big objects such as fabrics, coins, paper, etc. Both illuminations are LED, which ensures minimal power consumption while providing sufficient light.