Patent ID: 6850362

Claim:
A microscope optical system for viewing a stationary sample comprising: (a) microscope optics, including a stationary viewing point configured to view an image of said stationary sample; (b) an objective movable in x, y, and z directions; (c) first intermediate optics positioned between said sample and said microscope optics and configured to be repositioned to view multiple fields of view on said sample while said sample and said microscope optics are stationary, wherein said first intermediate optics includes: (c1) a first mirror movable in the x and y directions and coupled to said objective with movement in the x and y directions; and (c2) a second mirror moveable in the y direction and coupled to said first mirror with movement in the y direction; and (d) a light source configured to pass light through said sample, wherein said light source is moveable in the x and y directions and is coupled to said objective with movement in the x and y directions.