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How to choose a telescope
To make the process of choosing a telescope easier, we will tell you about the characteristics of the most popular types of telescopes today
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How does the aperture of a microscope objective lens work?
Learn what a numerical aperture is and how to choose a suitable objective lens for your microscope here
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How to use prepared microscope slides
Quick guide for beginners on how to work with prepared microscope slides
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What does hair look like under a microscope?
Read this review to learn how to observe human hair, what different hair looks like under a microscope and what magnification is required for observations
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Eye under a microscope: insects’ photo
Find out why studying eyes under a microscope is entertaining; how insects’ and arachnids’ eyes differ and what the best way is to observe such an interesting specimen
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Telescope design
Depending on the optical design, telescopes are divided into three types: lens (refractors), mirror (reflectors) and mirror-lens (catadioptrics)
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