[meteorite-list] Microscope search

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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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