With 45° viewing, the Vixen Optics SL-40N Stereo Microscope for Salefrom Vixen Optics SL-40N Stereo Microscope for Saleprovides a useful tool for your lab or home. While the stereo configuration provide a good sense of dimension and a 3-d viewing experience, the total magnification of 20x and 40x is ideal for studying minerals, insects, plants, circuit boards, and collectibles like coins and stamps. For adequate detail visibility, the scope has side and bottom LED illumination. With a working distance of 1.8" you will have enough room to work with a variety of samples. You can easily secure your slides with samples using two metal clips attached to the 3.7" round base plate. The coarse coaxial focusing offers two large knobs and rack and pinion mechanism. To illuminate samples and specimens, this microscope offers a bottom and side LED illumination. For accommodating individual differences, the eyepieces offer interpupillary adjustment of 2-3" and are outfitted with comfortable rubber eyecups. Also included is a hard aluminum case with a handle and locks for a secure storage and transportation. It is padded with foam inside to protect the microscope while you are on the road.

2-3" Interpupillary Adjustment    2x/4x Objectives    10x Eyepieces    20x/40x Magnification    Coarse Focusing with Rack & Pinion    LED Illumination/Side and Bottom    3.7" Circular Base Plate with Two Clips    Metal Frame

• Stereo viewing provides 3-d viewing

• 2x and 4x objectives

• 10x eyepieces

• 20x and 40x magnification

• 1.8" working distance

• 1.7" travel

  • Coaxial coarse focusing

  • Rack and pinion system

  • Side and bottom LED illumination

    • 51-75mm interpupillary adjustment

    • Diopter ring

      • Metal frame

      • 3.7" round base plate with two metal clips

      • Rubberized eyecups

        Related Questions and Answers

        Q: 1. does this work on a mac?

        A: This Microscope only is compatible with Windows 98se, 2000, XP, Vista, 7. Unfortunately it is not Mac compatible.

        Q: 2. If I use a usb to lightning adapter, can I show the output of the microscope on an iPad?

        A: No, the Carson MM-940 zPix 300 Digital Microscope (Blue/Black) is not compatible with iOS devices. This only works with Windows and macOS devices.

        Q: 3. Can you confirm the voltage rating as the Celestron website shows the Can you confirm the voltage for the power as the Celestron website shows it being - AC plug (110-240V)?

        A: I am using it with 240V and working properly.

        Q: 4. I want to install this Rail in my 8SE along with a set of Farpoint 160mm Mounting Rings with Losmandy Dovetail to fix my guider scope, a 50 mm Astromania Finder and Guidescope, will this set up work?

        A: Yes it should

        Q: 5. Will fit Meade lx70 mount?

        A: This will not this is dedicated to AP, GP2, and GPD2 Mounts.

        Q: 6. I notice it does not have dual lighting (no upper light, only lower). How good is the illumination for opaque objects?

        A: The model has a Halogen Light, so pretty powerful.

        Q: 7. Is there a way to add a camera that is at least 8 MP?

        A: Unfortunately we do not have any Camera Attachment in our stock that has at least 8MP.

        Q: 8. I just bought a Vixen 80mm refractor with the flip mirror. I bought a 2 inch explorer scientific flattener as well. I would like to know what accessory do i need to attach the 2 inch flatter with the telescope on one side and camera with t-ring adaptor. The flip mirror is not 2 inch, so i believe that's where the issue is?

        A: Unfortunately this set up will not work. My apologies.

        Q: 9. Will this work with windows 11?

        A: Celestron MicroDirect 1080P HDMI Handheld Digital Microscope (Gray) BH #CEMDHDM • MFR #44316 is Compatible Operating Systems Windows XP or LATER

        Q: 10. Does ot come with a acrew dor the camera?

        A: Yes, the Explore Scientific DSLR Camera Vixen-Style Dovetail Assembly (11") comes with a standard 1/4"-20 bolt installed in one of the slots. Installed onto the 1/4"-20 bolt is a 3/8"-16 adapter, which is a European standard. To use the 1/4"-20 bolt, simply unscrew the 3/8"-16 adapter.