November 23, 2006
Up close view
I had a “little scientist†kit when I was a child. Santa Claus, who always knows everything, knew of my curiosity about the natural world and supplied the tools necessary for my explorations. My parents were quite patient with my messy experiments conducted with kitchen pantry items and the cleaning products that were normally “hands-off†to my young self. I kept a careful log of the proofs that water could exist as a liquid, a solid or a vapor, and that one small sample could be endlessly cycled through those states. The best of all, though, was my view of the world through the microscope. A flimsy little plastic gadget, it required the careful placement of Mom’s reading lamp. Through its magic I discovered that ordinary objects were not so ordinary at all. The smoothness of a shiny penny was shown to be as pitted as the surface of the moon. Barbie’s hair wasn’t black at all, but a multi-hued blend of mostly blues and reds. The ticklish legs of a doodle-bug became gigantic spiky, fearsome things when seen through the lens.
Children’s microscopes have come a long way since those days. This site for microscopes features a wide range of products to fit every budget. Deep discounts insure that Santa will be well-supplied this year with the tools for the budding scientist in your life, and shipping is free for orders over $29.95. This microscope/telescope combo would fit perfectly under any tree, and is sure to please. If you’re all grown up and want a more sophisticated instrument, you’ll find that here, too. They even stock the high-quality instruments that meet the exacting demands of professionals, with savings that fit nicely into a working budget.
Posted by skeet @ 2:49 pm • Electronics, PayPerPost
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