Teaching Microscope - Binocular Student Microscope - 4X-100X Achromatic - LED Illumination

The Master Science Teaching Microscope is a binocular biological microscope built for classrooms and school laboratories where students look at slides every day. It uses a finite optical system, a Siedentopf binocular head and four achromatic objectives from 4X to 100X, so one instrument covers whole-mount specimens, tissue sections and oil-immersion work on stained cells.

Light comes from an LED source with continuous brightness control, which keeps the stage cool during long practical sessions. With coaxial coarse and fine focusing and a double-layer mechanical stage, the Master Science Teaching Microscope is easy for first-time users to set up and keep in focus.

Technical Specifications

Main technical data of the Master Science Teaching Microscope:

• Brand: Master Science
• Model Number: MSMSC-T08BSWISS
• SKU: MSMSC-T08BSWISS
• Brand: Master Science
• Model: MSMSC-T08BSWISS
• SKU: MSMSC-T08BSWISS
• Optical System: Finite distance optical system
• Viewing Head: Siedentopf binocular head
• Optical Coating: Transmittance ≥ 95%
• Eyepieces: WF10X (WF16X optional)
• Objectives: Achromatic 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X
• Nosepiece: Quadruple nosepiece
• Stage: Double-layer mechanical stage, 105 × 115 mm, travel range 60 × 20 mm
• Condenser: Abbe condenser, N.A. 1.25
• Focusing: Coaxial coarse and fine focus, fine division 0.01 mm, focus range 20 mm
• Illumination: LED, brightness adjustable
• Power Supply: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Package Size (W × D × H): 340 × 280 × 450 mm

Key Benefits

• Comfortable binocular viewing: The Siedentopf head lets each student set the eyepiece distance quickly, which reduces eye strain during long lab periods.
• Full magnification range: Objectives from 4X to 100X take a class from locating a specimen to observing cell detail without changing instruments.
• Cool, steady light: The dimmable LED gives even illumination and does not heat the slide the way a halogen bulb can.
• Precise slide handling: The double-layer stage moves the slide smoothly in two directions, so small structures are easy to centre.

For research work that needs infinity optics and Köhler illumination, see our trinocular biological microscope.

Product Features

Optics

• Finite distance optical system
• Coated optics with transmittance of 95% or more
• Achromatic objectives 4X, 10X, 40X and 100X on a quadruple nosepiece

Mechanics

• Siedentopf binocular viewing head
• Double-layer mechanical stage, 105 × 115 mm
• Coaxial coarse and fine focusing with 0.01 mm fine division and 20 mm range

Illumination

• LED light source with continuous brightness adjustment
• Abbe condenser with N.A. 1.25
• Wide-range 100-240 V power input

Applications

The Master Science Teaching Microscope suits:

• School and college biology laboratories
• Cytology and histology teaching
• Routine observation of stained slides and tissue sections
• Student practical exams and demonstrations
• Training laboratories in colleges and institutes

Standard Accessories Included

• Binocular microscope body with Siedentopf head
• WF10X eyepieces
• Achromatic objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X
• Abbe condenser
• LED illumination with power supply

Optional Accessories

• WF16X eyepieces
• Immersion oil
• Dust cover
• Prepared slide sets

Problems the Master Science Teaching Microscope Solves

Classroom microscopes take heavy daily use. The Master Science Teaching Microscope is designed around the common problems teachers face:

• Students struggling to focus: Coaxial coarse and fine knobs with a 0.01 mm fine step make it easier for beginners to reach a sharp image.
• Eye fatigue with monocular heads: Binocular viewing with adjustable spacing makes long practical sessions more comfortable.
• Hot or dim lamps: The adjustable LED stays cool and gives consistent brightness across the class.
• Lost specimens on the stage: The mechanical stage holds the slide firmly and moves it in controlled steps.