Re: How can I build a simple Microscope

"Michael" <mbush@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> well, have fun then.
> one word of a caution-- saying "I have the objective, what do I need to do
> to make a microscope?" is conceptually similar to saying "I have the
> transmission, what do I need to do to make a car?"
>

I disagree. An objective and a webcam is all that is needed to get a working
microscope. Just look through the objective with the webcam. Optical quality
may not be the best but may still be adequate depending on the application.

Johannes


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