The same thing any microscope is used for, to view very small things. The difference is it is easier to use since you can use both eyes, as with a pair of binoculars as opposed to a plain telescope with a single eyepiece.
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Stereoscopes have…
1.) lower magnification range
2.) a stereoscopic view or the ability to perceive depth.
3.) large working distance from the specimen.
4.) large depth-of-field.
5.) large field-of-view
Stereo Microscope:
Student stereoscopes feature zoom ranges between 2x and 70x. Mid-level stereoscopes have zoom magnification factors with an upper magnification limit between 250x and 400x, while high-end research stereoscopes sport zoom systems that can reach over 500x in magnification.
Stereomicroscopes have characteristics that are valuable in situations where three-dimensional observation and perception of depth and contrast is critical to the interpretation of specimen structure. These instruments are also essential when micromanipulation of the specimen is required in a large and comfortable working space. The wide field of view and variable magnification displayed by stereomicroscopes is also useful for construction of miniature industrial assemblies, or for biological research that requires careful manipulation of delicate and sensitive living organisms.
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The same thing any microscope is used for, to view very small things. The difference is it is easier to use since you can use both eyes, as with a pair of binoculars as opposed to a plain telescope with a single eyepiece.
Stereoscopes have…
1.) lower magnification range
2.) a stereoscopic view or the ability to perceive depth.
3.) large working distance from the specimen.
4.) large depth-of-field.
5.) large field-of-view
Stereo Microscope:
Student stereoscopes feature zoom ranges between 2x and 70x. Mid-level stereoscopes have zoom magnification factors with an upper magnification limit between 250x and 400x, while high-end research stereoscopes sport zoom systems that can reach over 500x in magnification.
Stereomicroscopes have characteristics that are valuable in situations where three-dimensional observation and perception of depth and contrast is critical to the interpretation of specimen structure. These instruments are also essential when micromanipulation of the specimen is required in a large and comfortable working space. The wide field of view and variable magnification displayed by stereomicroscopes is also useful for construction of miniature industrial assemblies, or for biological research that requires careful manipulation of delicate and sensitive living organisms.