Microscope Stages and Focus Drives: A Complete Guide
Learn how microscope stages and focus drives work, compare mechanical vs motorized options, and choose, set up, and maintain the right stage for your needs.

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Listen to Bernard Miller describe his journey into AstroPhotography and detail how he captured this stunning image of the Sculptor Galaxy.
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Drew Evans talks about his passion for astrophotography, the equipment used and tips for post processing image data.
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Hear D.j Van Bourgondien as he talks about using his Celestron EdgeHD 8″ telescope to capture this image of the Fireworks Galaxy
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Learn how microscope stages and focus drives work, compare mechanical vs motorized options, and choose, set up, and maintain the right stage for your needs.

Refractor vs reflector that is the question…Â Most people seem to have a fairly generic idea of a telescope that they picture in their minds, particularly when shopping for one: A long, skinny instrument with a lens at one end mounted on a spindly but elegant tripod, with the eyepiece at the rear. This is
Compare upright, inverted, and stereo microscopes. Learn designs, illumination, contrast methods, and selection tips to match your samples and tasks.