This AmScope microscope is a fantastic starter kit for any curious student or hobbyist. It's a compound monocular microscope, meaning you look through one eyepiece, and it gives you five magnification powers all the way up to 1000x (that's 40x, 100x, 250x, 400x, and 1000x). It comes with two eyepieces (WF10x and WF25x) to help you get there. The really cool feature is the included 0.3MP digital camera. You can connect it to your computer (works with Windows and Mac) to view live video of your slides or snap pictures. The software even lets you do some neat editing, like stitching images together or measuring things. The LED light is bright and can run on either the included power adapter or three AA batteries, so you can take it anywhere. The body is all metal, so it's sturdy, and the head rotates 360 degrees for easy sharing. Whether you're homeschooling, doing a science fair project, or just exploring the tiny world in pond water, this scope has everything you need to get started. It's a complete lab in a box.
