General Information

Serial #

3963000008

Part Number

1

Total Parts

23

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Metal, synthetic and glass

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

37.5 cm

Width

33.5 cm

Height

57.0 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Physics

Category

Light & electromagnetic radiation

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Zeiss

Country

Germany

State/Province

Unknown

City

Göttingen

Context

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

Period

Accessioned as a working and demonstrable artifact. Used as an interactive in Hidden Worlds.

Canada

Taken from acquisition worksheet: "This model microscope is suitable for a variety of applications. Biomedical applications include botany, dentistry, forensic examinations, etc, while materials applications include use in the aerospace industry, materials science, mineralogy, and semiconductor technology. In Canada, the Zeiss Stemi 508 stereo microscope is widely “used in industry and academic settings for both biological and material science applications. Instruments like it are rather ubiquitous in scientific applications with universities catching the majority of applications. It would not be found in a high school typically”."

Function

Stereo microscope used to magnify, give binocular views and to digitally photograph objects, samples and specimens.

Technical

Taken from acquisition worksheet: "A fine example of a contemporary research-grade photographic stereo visible light microscope by one of the world’s premier lens makers. Capable of magnifications of 2x to 250x, the microscope features a built-in 5 megapixel digital camera with wi-fi ‘app’ connectivity. The design gives the user binocular 3-D views a specimen or sample while at the same time displaying on a monitor and/or to photograph and share."

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Mfr's label on back of body "Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH/ Konigsallee 9-21/ S[/]N: 3963000008/ Stemi 508 trino Body 435064-9030-000/ CE [logo]".

Missing

Appears complete.

Finish

Body is white and black metal with two white and black metal, synthetic and glass eyepieces; black metal

Decoration

N/A