Obessing Over the Small Stuff

After several weeks of research, I just ordered a new microscope. I'm going to use it for biological specimens related to Permaculture, like soil testing, insect identification, compost testing, and to gain a better understanding of my own health and body. I'm also very interesting in teaching kids about Permaculture, and I think the microscope would be a great way to get them excited about it.

The microscope has magnification from 40X-2000X, powerful enough to see anything from ants to bacteria, binocular eyepieces for better viewing, and a camera port to allow me to take digital pictures and show the subject on a projection screen or television without having to stop looking or refocus. It's also expandabe to add features like darkfield and phase-contrast to be added further down the road.
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