Designed as an entry-level instrument for students and hobbyists, Celestron Lab's S20 Stereo Microscope is a versatile optic that is ideal for making 3D observations of a variety of subjects such as coins, minerals, insects, leaves, textiles, and documents. Dual eyepieces preserve stereoscopic vision, which renders images in three dimensions, as opposed to a flat field common in single-ocular microscopes. It has a magnification of 20x with a maximum working distance of 2.76". The head and nosepiece are attached to the microscope's pillar and are easily adjustable to set the correct working distance to achieve the sharpest focus. Specimens are illuminated from above with a space-saving and energy-efficient LED emitter. The S20 is battery powered, making it ideal for use in the field.
Optical System
- Two 10x wide field eyepieces
- Single 2x objective lens
- 20x magnification
Lighting
- Upper LED illumination
- On/Off switch
- Runs on two AA batteries for use in the field
Focusing
- Dual coarse focus knob, left and right sides
- Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment accommodates a wide range of users
- Right-eye dioptric adjustment
Stage
- Adjustable working distance, 2.76" maximum
- Stage is integrated into base with slide/specimen clips