The microscopes are larger and offer superior optics. Stereo inspection Microscopes From education to manufacturing, LW Scientific stereo and inspection microscopes have many uses. They provide enough magnification to see and manipulate the fine details of specimens and objects. Objects are seen in 3-D through dual objectives. What this means is that you view through two eyepieces and two objectives.
Compound microscopes magnify through only one objective.
Do not choose a stereo microscope if you are primarily interested in viewing microscopic structures and organisms. It's very hot and produces a more yellowish light. Fluorescent and halogen are better choices for superior illumination. With monocular eyepieces and typical magnifications of 40x, 100x, 400x, an even 1000x, these microscopes are used to view microscopic objects. Use a student monocular microscope to view prepared slides, blood samples, cell structures, pond life, microscopic organisms, etc.