Getting started on the microscope

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This is tutorial (in development) for getting started on the microscope.

How to turn on the scope

(order doesn't matter)

  1. Turn on FL lamp
    • takes 2 minutes to warm up
    • takes 30 minutes to cool down (so don't start again in <30 min)
  2. Turn on transmitted light lamp
  3. Turn on scope (switch is on back left of the base)
  4. Turn on Ludl Box (controls shutters)
  5. Turn on camera

How do I find my cells?

Common Mistakes