Science and nature kits

Pocket microscope

Microscopes were invented in the 16th century but were huge and tricky to operate.

Not like our handy little pocket microscope: it's fun, portable and easy-to-use!

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Pocket microscope

£ 10

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View small objects in detail with a brightness and clarity that impressed even Natural History Museum scientists.

The microscope has a magnification range of 20 to 40 times and is ideal for all young nature investigators.

The pack contains:

• one 20-40x zoom microscope with light
• a specimen stage
• 2 specimen slides
• 2 cover slips
• lens cleaning cloth
• full instructions

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