Compound Microscopes

With a high-power compound microscope, you'll be able to examine cells and microscopic life in amazing detail.

If you're a parent, student, or a science teacher with a limited budget, the Home microscope is a high-quality yet easy-to-use option. The Kids 'scope is a good beginner one for elementary age. If you're doing microbiology in a lab or at home, try the Ultimate microscope with 1000x magnification or the Lab binocular microscope for highest quality. For help finding the right one for you, read our compound microscope selection guide.

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