[meteorite-list] Microscope search

From: STARSANDSCOPES at aol.com <STARSANDSCOPES_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:33:51 EST
Message-ID: <13e12.7a8dcb05.38b06bcf_at_aol.com>

Hi Paul, I love to talk about microscopes. In fact I just bought an
other one today.

In May of 2008 I did a little write up for Meteorite Times titled "The
right microscope for you" It does not go into which brand is better than
others or the like but rather, what type of microscope should you be looking
for.

It sounds like you will be best served by a stereo scope and you are in
luck. Those are plentifully on eBay in all price ranges and as a result of
the frequent examples ending every day, I see some killer deals.

Check out my article. It has micrographs using different type of scopes
so you can se what you would like to accomplish.

http://www.meteorite-times.com/Back_Links/2008/may/index.htm

This link should take you right to the article.

Tom

In a message dated 2/19/2010 3:20:50 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
pgspears at cox.net writes:
Hi, all:
My eyes need a little help seeing the finer details of metal, mineral,
shock, and crystals in meteorite slices. A microscope would be helpful,
and
I surmise that many of the scores of scopes out there could be useful.
Has
anyone been particularly impressed by his/her scope's features and
functions
when used for this purpose?

Any tips, or cautions, for selecting a starter microscope will be
appreciated. I would be willing to pay more for a scope with features
everyone feels are essential, and would consider new or used, if anyone
has
recently upgraded and has a reliable unit that needs a new home.

My wife, Grace, and I had an unbelievably great experience at the Tucson
show! It was our first time there and, if you have never attended before,
we encourage you to be there at your first opportunity as it is an
experience you will never forget.
Regards,
Paul G. Spears
IMCA #3272


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