Product Description

An intermediate level biological microscope with advanced features. The electric illuminator provides direct control of light. The Abbe condenser and Iris diaphragm are supplied to concentrate and adjust the illumination. A mechanical stage is standard equipment with knobs controlling both axes for easy centering of specimen slides.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #561 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Celestron
• Model: 44104
• Dimensions: 8.10" h x 10.00" w x 14.70" l, 8.70 pounds

Features

• Fully-coated glass optics, all-metal body with monocular head
• Abbe condenser, iris diaphragm, and electric illuminator for light control
• 10x and 12.5x eyepieces and 4x, 10x, and 40x objective lenses
• Adjustable arm from 0 to 60 degrees provides comfortable viewing
• Five prepared slides and mechanical stage

Amazon.com Description
The Celestron 500x Power Biological Microscope is an intermediate-level biological microscope that features an electric illuminator that provides direct control of light. The Abbe condenser and iris diaphragm are supplied to concentrate and adjust for more or less illumination. A mechanical stage is standard equipment with knobs controlling both axes for easy centering of specimen slides. Other features include 10x and 12.5x eyepieces, 4x, 10x, and 40x objective lenses, fully-coated glass optics, all-metal body with monocular head, five prepared slides, and coarse and fine focusing knobs.

Customer Reviews

This is an Good Quality Instrument
I was pleasantly surprised when the Celestron 44104 arrived. I have not used a microscope since high school biology. I had always wanted to have a microscope, but could never justify the cost. This year, while purchasing presents for others, I decided to buy this for me.

I am glad I did. This instrument is a good quality 'heavy' type of device and comes with the electric illumination device. Funny, I did well with just the included mirror light up the slides.

To save money, check out the Celestron 44102. As near as I can tell, that is this model minus = 12.5x eye piece, blue filter, and the AC light thing.

Ken

Very nice; great value
Solid construction and all the basics. Easy set up for the most part (I had trouble only with setting up the safety stop). The optics are fine for home use, and it's easy to use. The small set of prepared slides was a very nice surprise.

Only two things would make it a little more user-friendly: coarse and fine focus adjustments on the same dial (similar to the stage adjustment), and a switch on the light source.

Overall I would definitely recommend this for the hobbyist; it's a great value for the price.

Great microscope
After returning several different styles of Celestron microscopes the Celestron 44104 500x Power Advanced Biological Microscope is a keeper. High quality and easy to use. I did notice the bulb attachment does get hot and it has a strange "burning" smell to it but as long as you do not use for long periods of time it should be ok. The other option is to use the mirror as a lighting source. This is strong and sturdy (has a good weight to it). Highly recommended.