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Home Microscope
 Get a FREE Microscope Starter Set ($25 value) when you order this scope! You'll get everything you need to start exploring right away - 6 slides to view, an illustrated guide of what to look for, a cleaning kit, & tools to make your own slides.
The Home
Microscope is an excellent value! With
it, you'll get the same features and quality as other good high-school-level
microscopes, but at a very affordable price. It has the magnification levels
needed to see intricate cell details and the optical quality to see them clearly, giving your students the most benefit from their microscope labs in
biology. This microscope is easy for all ages to use. It has standard magnification levels of 40,
100, and 400x and features a 360° rotating head,
precision fine & coarse focusing, and bright fluorescent lighting. Home Science Tools model, lifetime warranty. You save $50!
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Product Specifications- Monocular 45° inclined head with 360° rotation for convenient viewing
- 10x wide-field inclined eyepiece with 18mm exit pupil distance
- 4x (0.10 NA), 10x (0.25 NA), and 40xR (0.65 NA) objectives meet DIN standards and are achromatic, parcentered and parfocaled to prevent color distortion and keep the slide in coarse focus as you switch to higher or lower power
- 40x objective is retractable
- Separate fine and coarse focusing with a slip clutch to prevent damage to slides or optics
- Sturdy all-metal rack-and-pinion focusing
- Large 110 x 120mm stage with clips and stage stop; pre-drilled for a mechanical stage to make viewing easier
- NA 0.65 condenser with five-hole disc diaphragm to adjust light levels for optimum resolution
- 5-watt cool, bright fluorescent illumination
- Field of view is 4.5mm at 40x
- Rugged aluminum frame, stands 15" tall
- Includes operating instructions, a dust cover, and a spare light bulb
- A replacement light bulb is available
- Also available with an iris diaphragm and 1000x magnification
Compare features of the scopes in the Home microscope series with this comparison chart.
About the Home Microscope
Quality. Each Home microscope is carefully inspected by our in-house quality control specialist, who checks everything from the optics to the
mechanical operation.
Nothing that we are not 100% satisfied with will ever be sent to you, so you can be sure of top quality right out of the box.
Lighting. The Home microscope has fluorescent lighting, which is a cooler, brighter illumination than the standard tungsten
that most scopes at similar prices have. With fluorescent illumination you'll have more
flexibility for viewing greater specimen variety. Lifetime Warranty. Unlike some of the other
educational microscopes you might see online, Home Science Tools guarantees that your microscope will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the life of the instrument – so if you have any problems, we are happy to repair or replace your microscope immediately.
We work directly with select factories in China to have our Home microscopes
manufactured to our specifications, with high standards for safety, mechanical
reliability, optical quality, and overall usability. These scopes were developed with students and homeschool families in mind. It is possible to find cheaper microscopes,
but we are confident that you won't find better quality for your money.
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Overall Rating:  Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers Sort Reviews: Newest | Oldest | Highest Rating | Lowest Rating - Monday, March 01, 2010 Great ValueReviewed By: Cassie We ordered this for our four children (ages 8-14) as a Christmas gift. We also splurged on the mechanical stage and some prepared slides. I majored in microbiology and spent hours looking into microscopes and wanted to be sure we got a good quality microscope for the money. This has a solid "feel" and great resolution for the home enthusiast. Spend your money well and buy this rather than getting several cheaper microscopes over time that will have to be replaced. My 6th grader, especially, has been having fun with it but I know all of them will enjoy it as time goes on. - Monday, January 18, 2010 Great ProductReviewed By: Angela This microscope is leaps and bounds better than any we have ever tried. I was so pleased to see the price as well. It even came with a spare light bulb. Wonderful! - Friday, January 08, 2010 We Really Like ItReviewed By: Kris We bought this for Christmas and think it's wonderful. It's easy to use, the light is clear and bright. It's so much fun to see things up close! We're happy with our purchase. - Monday, November 09, 2009 Amazing!Reviewed By: Lisa Just ordered this for my 6th grader, homeschooling for the first time, he is so excited now to be homeschooled, due to this microscope, he says it is actually better than the ones at his old school. We are both so excited to be homeschooling now, thank you Home Sciene Tools! - Saturday, October 31, 2009 Great Piece of EquipmentReviewed By: Sue I bought this for my 5th grader and we both are very impressed by the quality of the product and how easy it is to use. In the past my kids have saved up for those plastic toy microscopes. They were so much work to use. This one is very sturdy and very easy to focus. Read More Reviews - Monday, September 21, 2009
Home Microscope
Reviewed By: N. Selleck
Absolutely stunning resolution. You can see so clearly, it's hard to not be tempted to just spend the day "finding" things to put under the scope for just plain fun besides for lessons. A serious microscope and a seriously great value.
- Saturday, August 08, 2009
Great Microscope!
Reviewed By: Lury
This is a great microscope we have had it for only a few weeks but have a great time working with it daily. I have an 8th grader and a 12th grader and both have been working with it as well as myself and we couldn't be more pleased. I check out lots of places and you cannot get a microscope of this quality or price anywhere else. great buy.
 - Sunday, July 12, 2009
Home Microscope
Reviewed By: Natalie
Great price, excellent quality. I can't wait for my kids to start using it!
- Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Home Microscope
Reviewed By: Karen Bridges
Great quality, great investment for homeschoolers. I am very pleased that we made this purchase.
- Monday, April 20, 2009
Like It!!!
Reviewed By: Chris in TN
I was very happy to feel how sturdy this microscope was when it arrived. We are homeschooling four children and the first one is going to use the microscope this year and then it needs to last through the other three and it definitely seems heavy duty enought to hold up. Thanks for the fast shipping and we will be ordering specimens soon!
- Sunday, March 08, 2009
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The home microscope was ordered for homeschool use. We were pleasantly surprised. I expected a good microscope but it turned out to be great! It is wonderful quality and really easy to use. You definetly get more for your money. I recommend it to anyone looking to buy a microscope whether it be for school or fun.
- Monday, February 23, 2009
Excellent Quality
I work in a medical lab and use a microscope daily at work. I was stunned to see the high quality in this one I bought for my son to use in his homeschool. The objectives are the same ones we use at work. My son wasn't that keen on using it at first, but we looked at some of the starter slides and now he keeps wanting to go back and do more.
- Friday, February 20, 2009
Amazing Quality
Reviewed By: Katherine
Excellent quality microscope. We have had to buy a microscope every year due to the cheap ones breaking constantly. This time I went ahead and spent the extra money for a nice one and it is built much better. This microscope is much more durable, the light is much brighter which presents a clearer picture and magnification is better. It also is not made of the cheap plastic you get with the others. I am very satisfied with my purchase. This was definitely worth every penny.
- Friday, February 20, 2009
Home Microscope Review
Reviewed By: Chris Shelton
After searching for microscopes and reading reviews, we ordered the Home Microscope and we were extremely surprised once it arrived. The microscope is very well built and has exceeded our expectations. We have six students in the house that will be using this microscope and we feel confident that it will stand the test of time with each one of them being able to use it. We would definitely recommend this microscope for your homeschool science needs!
 - Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Disappointment but Good Recovery
Reviewed By: Scott - Phoenix, AZ
The disappointment came when my daughter opened the gift on Christmas morning only to find that the eyepiece was disconnected (broken) from the microscope. The rivots that connect the eyepiece never got attached to the scope; it should have been checked before it was shipped. Needless to say, big disappointment the morning of Christmas.
The only decent part of the story was they sent me a new microscope immediately (even though it was sent by ground and I didn't receive it for another week).
The new scope is great but the event certainly reduced the enthusiasm and excitement of receiving a new scope for Christmas ... that can't be replaced.
- Thursday, January 08, 2009
Great investment
Reviewed By: Mike K.
This is a great investment. My kids and I have been frusterated with cheap microscopes in the past. This one is of good quality and we're able to see our slides in great detail. My kids will be able to use this microscope well into their high school years. The free starter pack [a special offer from Home Science Tools] is a great value also. I highly recommend this product.
- Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Robust Microscope
Reviewed By: Sue Halverson
I bought this microscope this year for my freshman daughter's biology course and we have been very impressed with it. Works very well for high school level science courses. It has opened up a whole new and very interesting world for our whole family.
- Wednesday, January 07, 2009
best Christmas gift ever
Reviewed By: martha, cleveland
my daughter loves it! and so does the rest of the "children" in the family . . . my dad, my husband, and myself. recommend purchasing a set of prepared slides . . . so you can enjoy instant science!
- Monday, January 05, 2009
worthy investment
Reviewed By: Jill
We purchased this microscope about 5 years ago and I can say that it has been a worthy investment! It's sturdy, accurate, and good quality. Three of my chilren have used it for science projects and I'm sure it will be around for my toddler. I definitely recommend this item.
- Monday, January 05, 2009
Home Microscope
Reviewed By: Jenny
We gave this to our daughter for 2008 Christmas. What a wonderful product. We also bought the accessory kit and we spent much of the day looking through the microscope. It sits on our kitchen counter and we are very happy with the quality of this product.
- Thursday, December 25, 2008
A Great Quality Microscope - Reasonable Price
Reviewed By: Carla Moss
I purchased this microscope for my 13 year old granddaughter whom I homeschool. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality this microscope presented. We've had so much fun looking at different slides... We've learned so much. Thank you for a well built, quality tool that we can use to further our education...
- Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Home Microscope
Reviewed By: Mandy Kline
In the words of my four boys, "It actually works!" We have wasted a lot of money on cheap microscopes over the years. The boys were like kids in the candy store taking out slides and viewing them. They can't wait to actually use it in their schooling. Thanks for a wonderful product at an excellent price.
- Thursday, October 16, 2008
Great value
We opened the box and were able to use it right away. So easy to use. Thanks Home Science Tools.
- Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Great for homeschool!
Reviewed By: Nancy
This is a great buy for such a good
quality microscope. I bought it so I
could teach biology at home to my high-schooler, but it's been great to have for my other kids too, who are having fun learning how to make their own slides. Easy to use, very clear, makes science more fun, and opens up a whole new area of learning!
- Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Perfect for Young Scientists!
Reviewed By: Christina
I am so excited about this product! I am a teacher who homeschools in South Korea. We've never "bitten the bullet" and bought a good microscope, instead chosing lesser models with predictable results. Now that my kids are in middle school, I thought it was time to invest in a quality instrument. What a fabulous choice! This microscope does everything you need it to. It is extremely sturdy and is a better quality than I have had in classrooms. Not only will I take this one back to the classroom when it is time, I will also buy one for my nieces and nephews!
It comes extremely well packaged in form fitting styrofoam inside a cardbaord box, and is perfect for those who move frequently. It also has the sturdy plastic sleeve to cover and protect it. I want to also mention how incredibly quickly it was shipped! With an APO it is sometimes unpredictable, but HST got this item to us in record time! Have no doubts about buying this product for your basic homeschooling or classroom needs. It also makes a great Christmas or birthday gift for your young scientist!
- Saturday, September 20, 2008
Home Microscope review
Reviewed By: danny byrd
This is a great microscope for homeschoolers. It's easy to use for a variety of ages, easy to care for and take care of, and does an awesome job. We love it!
- Friday, September 19, 2008
Great Microscope
Excellent buy- works perfectly for our small academy! Would recommend to others!
- Thursday, August 07, 2008
Home Microscope
Reviewed By: Christy
We have been searching for a microscope for homeschool for quite a while. We are very pleased with the home microscope. I wanted one that was affordable but will be good quality for middle school and high school. This one is perfect for us!
- Friday, August 01, 2008
Very Satisfied
Reviewed By: Jason
I remember using my dad's microscope when I was a kid and loving it. I wanted to give that same experience to my kids, but I didn't want to waste our time with the cheap toy store versions you often see.
This is the microscope I was looking for! It's made of solid/heavy metal and has all of the parts that I expect on a microsocpe. I am very glad I bought it, and my kids are glad too.
My only complaint is that it doesn't come with a case. I wish it had a wood (or even heavy plastic) case.
- Thursday, July 17, 2008
Home microscope
Reviewed By: Trish Watters
Wonderful!! My youngest son has one but won't let me use it for my shelties. So I purchased one for me! It does everything I need it to do. Thanks!
- Friday, May 16, 2008
Home Microscope
I really haven't ever used a microscope much in the last 20 years but my kids love this microscope and said it was better than the ones at school.
- Saturday, May 10, 2008
Great!
Reviewed By: Alison Harrell
This is a great microscope! After purchasing 5 for our very small Christian school, I personally bought one for my neice. And then I recommended it to another small school looking for a quality microscope at an awesome price. Easy to use and very durable!
- Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Great Microscope for a Great Price!!!!
Reviewed By: Michele Lawson
This is a great microscope and the delivery was almost one week prior to the expected date. We can't wait to start working on our various science projects with this great new addition to our homeschool curriculum.
- Tuesday, February 05, 2008
What a fun microscope!!!
This microscope is awesome! My sister wants all the slides she can get her hands on!! The microscope is very high quality for a great price. What a great product!!!
- Thursday, January 10, 2008
Suprisingly high quality! =]
Reviewed By: Joe Bowman
I just received this microscope and absolutely LOVE it! I was surprised by the sturdy/heavy duty construction. With the free starter kit that you can add to your order, I was able to examine slides the same evening.
The microscope's eyepiece was not attached - luckily my roommate had the right wrench to adjust the screws to mount the eyepiece.
- Friday, January 04, 2008
Better Than Video Games!!!!!
Love this microscope! We are not a home-schooled family but this is already feeding my 12 year old daughter's fascination for science. As good, if not better, than the one at school according to her science teacher who assisted me in choosing the right microscope for this past Christmas. I have already donated blood and cheek cell tissue for her to study and am amazed at the detail we can see! Very easy to use also. We also purchased the hard case to store it safely.
- Saturday, December 15, 2007
Home Microscope
Reviewed By: Virgil Gibbs
A must have for all homeschooling families or any family with children. My children use this microscope everyday to explore the world around them. Their friends bring specimens over to look at! It is a great learning tool!
- Monday, November 12, 2007
Makes Our Studies come Alive!
We have had our microscope for a week and it is making our biology lessons come alive before our very eyes. I am glad we spent the money to purchase it.
- Saturday, August 11, 2007
It is WONDERFUL!!!
Reviewed By: Linda Anderson
I just received the microscope yesterday (very quick delivery) and fell in love with it immediately. We had bought one a couple of years ago, but couldn't see through it. This one is easy to use, and the visual is GREAT!!! The kids had a blast looking at stuff through it, and cannot wait for their science experiments to start. I would HIGHLY recommend this product!!! Thank you so much! Well worth the small price!
- Friday, July 20, 2007
Great Microscope
I just received this microscope yesterday. I was very impressed with the quality of the product. It was easy to use, and worked great. I would recommend this microscope to anyone.
- Saturday, February 24, 2007
science geek mom has a dream fulfilled:)
We purchased this scope for my son's birthday and my husband said he couldn't tell who was more excited, me or my son. Levi and I had a great time together using the scope. As a science teacher my opinion is that this scope is high quality and a great price. This purchase will encourage lots of great science inquiry and learning for our family.
- Thursday, January 04, 2007
Great homeschooling microscope
Reviewed By: Darlene Heglund
This is a great microscope for homeschoolers. It's easy to use for a variety of ages, easy to care for and take care of, and does an awesome job. We love it!
- Thursday, January 04, 2007
Awesome product and service!
Reviewed By: Laura Hunt
I bought this for my son for Christmas, and he loves it. It's just like the ones he uses at school. He uses it everyday. What a great way to bring science into the home.
- Thursday, January 04, 2007
Wonderful product!
Reviewed By: David Beasley
This microscope is great. I looked at microscopes for a long time before deciding on this one. The price is good and the clarity is wonderful. We had tried kids microscopes, but they were not clear enough to see plant cells. I am VERY pleased with my choice.
- Wednesday, October 11, 2006
More than Awesome!
Reviewed By: Gretchen Garrity
From the time this microscope arrived this morning until now, my two teens have been engrossed in looking at various slides. This is a substantial microscope. High quality, and exceeds all my expectations. Biology is going to be very interesting this year. I highly recommend this microscope. It fits most homeschool budgets and will get years of use.
- Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Home microscope
I found this microscope easy to use,most of all very useful.My family have made several slides and have found it fascinating looking at what we dont see with our own eyes.we have just completed a leaf slide,and now we are making a bacteria slide.My student is now interested in looking at many other things under our scope. I am so glad that i purchased this.
- Monday, September 11, 2006
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Reviewed By: Chris Anderson
What a fantastic tool! The quality is better than I could have imagined.
- Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Home Microscope review
We ordered this microscope for our home school, and it has exceeded our expectations. The light is cool and provides smooth, flicker-free viewing. The swivel eyepiece allows us each to view the specimen without having to move around. This piece of equipment is sturdy and should be around for many years.
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