Celestron 44104 500x Power Advanced Biological Microscope

by Celestron

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 10 x 8.1 inches ; 8.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Q768K8
• Item model number: 44104
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #541 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #7 in Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Microscopes
  • #25 in Industrial & Scientific > Measurement & Inspection Products
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Description

The Celestron 500x Power Biological Microscope is an intermediate-level biological microscope that features an electric illuminator that provides direct control of light. The Abbe condenser and iris diaphragm are supplied to concentrate and adjust for more or less illumination. A mechanical stage is standard equipment with knobs controlling both axes for easy centering of specimen slides. Other features include 10x and 12.5x eyepieces, 4x, 10x, and 40x objective lenses, fully-coated glass optics, all-metal body with monocular head, five prepared slides, and coarse and fine focusing knobs.

Product Description

Celestron 500X Advanced Biological Microscope. An intermediate level scope with advanced features, for a "beginner" price! Reveal the magic in everyday objects! The texture of each rock, the fragile wings of an insect, or the veins of a leaf... all magnified in magnificent detail. A whole new intriguing world from the moment you open the box! Dollar-for-dollar, the Celestron 500X is among the best Scopes available. Where cheap-o microscopes of a comparable price typically utilize plastic components and flimsy construction, Celestron's 500X Microscope is precision made with metal components, and includes an Abbe condenser and Iris diaphragm, which beginner scopes rarely include. And it's amazingly powerful, up to 500X to reveal details you never knew existed. For performance and quality on a tight budget, Celestron is at the head of the class! Specifications: 500X max magnification; Precision all-metal body; Fully coated optics for top clarity, contrast and brightness; Microscope head: monocular, adjustable 0-60 degrees; LED illuminator provides bright natural light and runs cooler; Mechanical stage adjusts along both axes, measures 115x125 mm; Coarse and fine adjustment knobs; Condenser lens: Abbe N.A. 1.25; Iris diaphragm; Illumination: 50 mm mirror and LED lighting; Eyepiece 1: 40X, 100X and 400X magnification; Eyepiece 2: 50X, 125X and 500X; Blue filter; Weighs 6 lbs. Order yours today! Celestron 500X Advanced Biological Microscope

Customer Reviews

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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice; great value, January 22, 2008

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A. Merla "genediva" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celestron 44104 500x Power Advanced Biological Microscope (Electronics)

Solid construction and all the basics. Easy set up for the most part (I had trouble only with setting up the safety stop). The optics are fine for home use, and it's easy to use. The small set of prepared slides was a very nice surprise.

Only two things would make it a little more user-friendly: coarse and fine focus adjustments on the same dial (similar to the stage adjustment), and a switch on the light source.

Overall I would definitely recommend this for the hobbyist; it's a great value for the price.

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great microscope, July 23, 2008

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This review is from: Celestron 44104 500x Power Advanced Biological Microscope (Electronics)

After returning several different styles of Celestron microscopes the Celestron 44104 500x Power Advanced Biological Microscope is a keeper. High quality and easy to use. I did notice the bulb attachment does get hot and it has a strange "burning" smell to it but as long as you do not use for long periods of time it should be ok. The other option is to use the mirror as a lighting source. This is strong and sturdy (has a good weight to it). Highly recommended.

94 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an Good Quality Instrument, December 7, 2007

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Ken M (Oxnard, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Celestron 44104 500x Power Advanced Biological Microscope (Electronics)

I was pleasantly surprised when the Celestron 44104 arrived. I have not used a microscope since high school biology. I had always wanted to have a microscope, but could never justify the cost. This year, while purchasing presents for others, I decided to buy this for me.

I am glad I did. This instrument is a good quality 'heavy' type of device and comes with the electric illumination device. Funny, I did well with just the included mirror light up the slides.

To save money, check out the Celestron 44102. As near as I can tell, that is this model minus = 12.5x eye piece, blue filter, and the AC light thing.

Ken