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The root stem of the word 'stereo' is 'stere' which is New Latin and from the Greek meaning solid, or three dimensional.
Because a stereo microscope uses two eyepieces to look down two separate objective lenses, it renders a three dimensional view of the specimen to the viewer.
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Why was the stereo microscope invented?
Robert Hooke
What was the name of the first microscope?
What was the name of the first microscope?
What is the name of the strongest microscope?
The electron microscope.
Name of first microscope?
a compound microscope.
What is another name for the light microscope?
Optical Microscope
What is another name for the low power objective lens on a microscope?
Stereo Microscope
How do stereo microscopes work?
A stereo microscope functions at low magnification and is an optical microscope. Unlike a traditional microscope a stereo microscope has two separate optical paths instead of the traditional one.
Name 5 types of microscopes?
five types of microscopes are: A compound light microscope,the stereo microscope,the electron microscope,a simple microscope(similar to a magnifying glass,and a compound microscope.
What is the difference between a monocular microscope and a stereo microscope?
The monocular has 3 objective lenses but the stereo microscope has only 2 objective lenses
What is the difference between stereo microscope and compound microscope?
A stereo microscope shows two slides side by side at the same time and is used for comparison. A compound microscope only shows one slide.
Why was the stereo microscope invented?
Robert Hooke
What are the several types of microscope?
1.digital microscope 2.stereo microscope 3.compound microscope 4.electron microscope 5.laboratory microscope
How much does a stereo microscope zoom in?
very far
What are the advantages and disadvantages of monocular microscopes?
The advantages of a monocular microscope is that it is easier to use than a stereo microscope, a disadvantage of the monocular microscope is that it only has a singular eyepiece, therefore, it is harder to see the image. The advantages of a stereo microscope is having two eyepieces, it is easier to focus the eye, and therefore, you can see a more three-dimensional image. A disadvantage for the stereo microscope is that it is a lot more expensive than the monocular microscope.
What kind of microscope should you use to look at the external surface of a carpenter bee?
Stereo Microscope
Can the cell structures within a leaf be seen with a stereo microscope?
The cell structures within a leaf cannot be seen with a stereo microscope. A microscope that is equipped with transmitted light and also stronger magnification is needed in order to do so.
Produces three-demensional images of living organisms?
stereo microscope
