{"id":46,"date":"2020-12-30T22:21:06","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T22:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scopedetective.com\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2021-01-30T23:47:40","modified_gmt":"2021-01-30T23:47:40","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Scope Detective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<center>\n<table style=\"border: 0px white; width: 90%; height: 364px;\">\n<tbody style=\"border: 0px; border-color: white;\">\n<tr style=\"height: 364px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 49.6154%; border: 0px white; vertical-align: middle; height: 364px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 35px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\"><strong>Record your Microscope Observations with my FREE worksheets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;\">When you sign up for the Scope Detective Newsletter.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/freebie.pdf\"><button class=\"\" style=\"background-color: #693cd3; border-color: #693CD3; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 18px;\">Get your Free Worksheets<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.3846%; border: 0px white; vertical-align: middle; height: 364px;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/freebie-img.jpg\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/center>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 44px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\">Microscope Project Ideas<\/p>\n\n\n            <div id=\"post-grid-lazy-549\" class=\"post-grid-lazy\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"\"\/><\/div>\r\n        <script>\r\n            jQuery('#post-grid-lazy-549').ready(function($){\r\n                $('#post-grid-lazy-549').fadeOut();\r\n                $('#post-grid-549').fadeIn();\r\n            })\r\n        <\/script>\r\n        <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n            #post-grid-549{display: none;}\r\n            .post-grid-lazy{\r\n                text-align: center;\r\n            }\r\n        <\/style>\r\n            <div data-options='{\"id\":\"549\",\"lazy_load\":\"yes\",\"masonry_enable\":\"no\",\"view_type\":\"grid\"}' id=\"post-grid-549\" class=\"post-grid grid\">\r\n                <div class=\"grid-items\">\r\n            \r\n    <div class=\"item item-533 skin flat even 0 \">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-wrapper layout-95\">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-media element_1587187627902\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587190790308  element-media \">\r\n        <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/moss-microscope-activity\/\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/moss-in-container.jpg\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"layer-content element_1587187714568\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187895341  title \">\r\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/moss-microscope-activity\/\">How to Find Microscopic Bugs in Moss (Kids STEM Activity)<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187729822  excerpt \">\r\n        The coolest thing to find under a microscope is a microscopic bug swimming around! 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text-align: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\">&#8216;How To&#8217; Guides<\/p>\n\n\n        <div data-options='{\"id\":\"474\",\"lazy_load\":\"no\",\"masonry_enable\":\"no\",\"view_type\":\"grid\"}' id=\"post-grid-474\" class=\"post-grid grid\">\r\n                <div class=\"grid-items\">\r\n            \r\n    <div class=\"item item-476 skin flat even 0 \">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-wrapper layout-351\">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-media element_1587187627902\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587190790308  element-media \">\r\n        <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/amscope-t490b-setup-instructions\/\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/setup-01.jpg\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"layer-content element_1587187714568\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187895341  title \">\r\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/amscope-t490b-setup-instructions\/\">How to Set up the Amscope T490B (Visual Instructions)<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187729822  excerpt \">\r\n        This is a simple setup guide for the Amscope T490B from an owner and user. 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href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/how-to-use-a-microscope\/\">How to use a Microscope (7-Step Beginners Guide)<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187729822  excerpt \">\r\n        There are two key reasons you need to follow a clear procedure when using a microscope: So you Succeed in                    <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/how-to-use-a-microscope\/\">Read more<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"item item-426 skin flat even 2 \">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-wrapper layout-351\">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-media element_1587187627902\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587190790308  element-media \">\r\n        <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/ca-can-nik-slr\/\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CA-CAN-NIK-SLR-08.jpg\" 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40px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 18px;\">Find out Here!<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.3846%; border: 0px white; vertical-align: middle; height: 364px;\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/i-bought-this-one.jpg\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/center>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 44px; text-align: center; margin: 0px;\">Microscope Reviews<\/p>\n\n\n        <div data-options='{\"id\":\"314\",\"lazy_load\":\"no\",\"masonry_enable\":\"no\",\"view_type\":\"grid\"}' id=\"post-grid-314\" class=\"post-grid grid\">\r\n                <div class=\"grid-items\">\r\n            \r\n    <div class=\"item item-336 skin flat even 0 \">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-wrapper layout-351\">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-media element_1587187627902\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587190790308  element-media \">\r\n        <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/levenhuk-rainbow-50l-plus-microscope-review\/\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/levenhuk-rainbow-50L-plus.jpg\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"layer-content element_1587187714568\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187895341  title \">\r\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/levenhuk-rainbow-50l-plus-microscope-review\/\">Levenhuk Rainbow 50L PLUS Microscope [Full Review]<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187729822  excerpt \">\r\n        The Levenhuk Rainbow 50L PLUS is a microscope designed and marketed for children and teenagers but provides sufficient quality magnification                    <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/levenhuk-rainbow-50l-plus-microscope-review\/\">Read more<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"item item-302 skin flat odd 1 \">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-wrapper layout-351\">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-media element_1587187627902\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587190790308  element-media \">\r\n        <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/amscope-t490b-microscope\/\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/amscope-t490-feature.jpg\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"layer-content element_1587187714568\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187895341  title \">\r\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/amscope-t490b-microscope\/\">AmScope T490B Compound Trinocular Microscope \u2013 Unboxing Pictures<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187729822  excerpt \">\r\n        This is a high quality trinocular microscope with an excellent range of features. The big question is whether you want                    <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/amscope-t490b-microscope\/\">Read more<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"item item-271 skin flat even 2 \">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-wrapper layout-351\">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-media element_1587187627902\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587190790308  element-media \">\r\n        <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/best-compound-microscope\/\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/analysis-2030261_640.jpg\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"layer-content element_1587187714568\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187895341  title \">\r\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/best-compound-microscope\/\">9 Best Compound Light Microscopes \u2013 Binocular &amp; Monocular<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187729822  excerpt \">\r\n        Overall, I think most people would be most satisfied with the AmScope T490B if you can afford it. 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First, it moves up and down on the vertical axis                    <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/mechanical-stage-function\/\">Read more<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"item item-168 skin flat odd 3 \">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-wrapper layout-95\">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-media element_1587187627902\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587190790308  element-media \">\r\n        <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/types-of-objective-lenses\/\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/high-power-objective-lens.jpg\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"layer-content element_1587187714568\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187895341  title \">\r\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/types-of-objective-lenses\/\">What are the Types of Objective Lenses on a Microscope?<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187729822  excerpt \">\r\n        Microscope objective lenses can be classified in several ways, including: By magnification By microscopy technique By lens shape By aberration                    <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/types-of-objective-lenses\/\">Read more<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"item item-153 skin flat even 4 \">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-wrapper layout-95\">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-media element_1587187627902\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587190790308  element-media \">\r\n        <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/objective-lens-band-colors\/\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/band-colors-feature-image.jpg\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"layer-content element_1587187714568\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187895341  title \">\r\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/objective-lens-band-colors\/\">What Are the Objective Lens Band Colors of a Microscope?<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187729822  excerpt \">\r\n        On a microscope, there are usually 3 \u2013 4 objective lenses. These lenses sit on a rotating turret just above                    <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/objective-lens-band-colors\/\">Read more<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"item item-138 skin flat odd 5 \">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-wrapper layout-95\">\r\n                <div class=\"layer-media element_1587187627902\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587190790308  element-media \">\r\n        <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/photomicrography-vs-microphotography\/\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/feature-image.jpg\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"layer-content element_1587187714568\" id=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187895341  title \">\r\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/photomicrography-vs-microphotography\/\">Photomicrography vs Microphotography<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"element element_1587187729822  excerpt \">\r\n        Microphotography is the art of creating photographs that are not visible to the naked eye. 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I am the founder of the site and write all the articles you&#8217;ll find here.<\/p>\n<p>On this site you&#8217;ll find how to guides, project ideas, microscopy facts and product reviews.<\/p>\n<p>This photo is of me with my Amscope T490B, which is my daily workhorse microscope.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 32px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 5px;\">Keep in Touch<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Scope-Detective-103908618311827\"><img src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/facebook.png\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/scopedetective\"><img src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pinterest.png\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCUQXslfxdENzXnVFOkDSVmg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/youtube.png\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/scopedetector\"><img src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/twitter.png\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/scopedetective\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/instagram.png\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/scopedetective\"><img src=\"https:\/\/scopedetective.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/linkdein.png\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Record your Microscope Observations with my FREE worksheets. 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