Compound Microscope 40x-1000x

~$140 typical price

A student-grade compound microscope with LED lighting, a mechanical stage and objectives from 4x to 100x.

Why it makes a great gift

A real instrument rather than a toy, good enough to watch pond water organisms and see individual cells.

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