Looking to get a microscope can anyone advise

**The Drone Ranger** · 02-04-2013, 10:42 AM

Thanks Ruary you answered my next question before I thought of it
There a lots of adapters which are sold for astronomy and I wasn't sure if they could do the job
Wish I had gone to Jessops closing down sale

**Ruary** · 03-04-2013, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by The Drone Ranger

Wish I had gone to Jessops closing down sale

I gather that the firm has re-opened. The adapter comes in two sizes ranges make sure you get the right one.

**Neils** · 24-07-2013, 11:24 PM

Having done a recent course, sadly not at Gormanston, on Microscopy (do I mention the NDB/Defra courses here? I suspect they're England only) I've been doing a bit of shopping around to supplement the microscopes and give me the tools to do things properly.

First up and especially if you're considering taking the Microscopy assessment, Dade is reference. the book costs nearly £30 but you can buy just the dissection plates from IBRA for £8, they're laminated, double sided A4 and Excellent quality if lacking the look and feel of fold out paper from a book:
http://ibrastore.org.uk/index.php?ma...roducts_id=176

I have both Snograss and Snell when it comes to Honey Bee anatomy and I've heard it said that a lot of Dade is "influenced" by Snodgrass, so the plates on their own, and laminated, seemed a good choice.

Beecraft do a "microbox" of the basic kit you need to "do" Microscopy. It's all supplied via Brunel and I tried putting together the same stuff from their website. I got a few extra bits or quantities here or there buying separates, but the microbox comes with a decent book for, basically, the difference. I'm still new to this so perhaps our resident experts can weigh in on their opinion as to the contents.

Finally, beeswax and a polish tin comes in handy for dissection. Both I'd hazard might be readily to hand to a beekeeper thinking of buying microscopes rather than buying the posh and poncy kit from the major suppliers.