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Discovery Channel Macro Microscope | 
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| Brand: Discovery Channel
Category: Toy
Buy New: $79.95
New (2) from $79.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 1765
Age: 8 - 12 years
UPC: 743252658475
EAN: 0743252658475
ASIN: B0006J329Q
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| Features:
| • | Five vials of remarkable specimens to examine | | • | Blank slides for collecting your own specimens | | • | Five prepared slides: two insect cross sections, two plant cross sections and one slide with a real 900-year old, Peruvian Mummy Wrap! | | • | Constructed of a pivoting die-cast metal base. |
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Product Description
With both micro and macro settings, this microscope lets you see everything from butterfly wings to plant cell walls. Features: Kid-friendly microscope with real power Both micro and macro settings Explore objects from 40 to 400 times their actual size Super-clear images at every level Pivoting die-cast metal base with high-impact plastic body Soft textured handgrips Flexible, 360-degree rotating eyepiece Precision ground metal lenses with optical quality glass Lenses are interchangeable with most standard, research-quality microscopes Independent light source focuses beam on (or through) the specimen Lens bulbs are easy to replace 2 month manufacturer's warranty Includes: Five vials of remarkable specimens to examine Five prepared slides: two insect cross sections, two plant cross-sections and one slide with a real 900-year old, Peruvian mummy wrap! Tweezers Eye-dropper Measuring beaker Spoon Blank slides for collecting your own specimens Experiment booklet Explore the beauty and mystery of the world around you, from small delights to microscopic miracles. Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 A Great Microscope for a first time one! March 16, 2007
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
Our grandson, who lives in WA, just had his 8th birthday, so we felt it was a great time for him to discover the fun of a microscope. He was thrilled! He called us to say he loved the prepared slides that came with the microscope as well as making his own slides of bugs, hair, leaves,and even blood from a prick. He said it's easy to focus and his sister,who is 11, as well as his 4 year old brother loved using it too.
We were pleased to hear that he was enjoying this new world of micro discovery. Sounds like it is a "winner" for all ages!
 Great product for a 7 year old February 9, 2007
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
I bought this for my 7 year old daughter - this was her only request for Santa. I am very impressed with the quality of the microscope. Based on the pictures I saw before I ordered it, I was worried because of the plastic, toy-like look (and it didn't look like the microscopes I used in my science lab at work). But this is a case where the product is well-designed for its users - the design makes it easier to carry (light, easy to grip) and easy to adjust with big knobs. In real-life, it does not appear "plasticy" or cheap. My only problem is that there is not a good way to store the scope and the accessories - the original box is designed more for display on the store shelf, than it is storing it after opening. If this was solved I would give it a solid 5 stars.
Great Item January 10, 2007
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
My son received this microscope for Christmas and he said it was the best gift he got this year. He's 7 yrs. old, so he does need some assistance using it, but for the most part it's easy to use, sturdy, and a lot of fun. We've made a few of our own slides and used the slides that come with it. Price wise it's a bit steep, but you will get a quality microscope if you buy this one.
Quality microscope January 9, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
My twelve year old son had a microscope before where you couldn't see anything. I was hesitant to buy one without knowing how good it was. I took a chance and am very pleased with this microscope. My son had been able to focus it easily. He has enjoyed hatching the shrimp and looking at them under the microscope. he still exploring, but I haven't heard any frustrations from him.
 OK Beginner set December 27, 2006
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I bought this microscope for my 9 year old based on the online review and in comparison to the price and features of others at Amazon. It arrived with everything as advertised and I was impressed with the packaging and presentation. (I also purchased a prepared slide set.) Set up and use were very easy and kid friendly. The design is excellent for smaller hands. The magnification at 40X and 100X are very good, however at 400X it is terrible. Difficult to use and nearly impossible to see. To me it appears to be an optics manufacturing issue. So for the money, a decent buy as long as your expectations are not too high as far as quality of a scientific piece of equipment goes. Definitely a "beginner" scope.
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