University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Integumentary System
Microscopic images of the components of the integumentary system, including an outline of the skin system components. Click on the items on the left for a microscopic view.
University of South Florida
University of South Florida: Moon Rocks Through the Microscope (Image Gallery)
Examine some of the rock samples gathered by the Apollo lunar missions.
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Nikon: Nikon Small World: Photomicrography Competition
Nikon has, for years, sponsored a competition to showcase the work of photographers who take pictures of microscopic subjects. View galleries of winning images for past competitions as you learn about the art and science of microscopy.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Lung Fibers
A highly detailed electron microscope image of collagen fibers found in the lung.
Curated OER
Using a Compound Microscope (Photo by Paul Billiet)
This site is a step by step instructions on how to use a microscope. Begins with the proper way to get the microscope and ends with putting the microscope. The correct way to look at slides and care for you microscope are also discussed....
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Compound Microscope Showing the Stage and Spring Clips
This site is a step by step instructions on how to use a microscope. Begins with the proper way to get the microscope and ends with putting the microscope. The correct way to look at slides and care for you microscope are also discussed....
Curated OER
A Compound Microscope
Learn how to calculate the total magnification of a microscope on this concise site. Links to making a slide, questions on the use of the microscope, and other related microscope topics are included on this site.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Virtual Microscopy
These interactive tutorials allow you to adjust the magnification and focus of the object. Requires Java.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Cell Structure
Discover microscopic images of various eukaryotic cells, both plant and animal.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Bone
See several specimens of microscopic images of bone cells and tissue.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Basic Histopathology
These microscopic images of different cells and tissues from the human organs gives an idea of some the pathological processes that occur and the importance of histology.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Flowering Plant Reproduction: Fertilization and Fruits
Microscopic images, detailed information, and illustrated diagrams help explain plant reproduction with a focus on fertilization.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Dna and Molecular Genetics
Microscopic images, detailed information, and illustrated diagrams help explain DNA and molecular genetics in this college-level textbook.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Ncem: Electron Micrographs
This site contains a gallery of scanning electron micrographs of non living substance.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Scanning Electron Microscopy
Information on the scanning electron microscope and how it works, accompanied by a library of images.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Visualizing Hidden Worlds Inside Your Body
How do we see things too small to be detected by the human eye? What about things inside our own bodies? Dee Breger uses a scanning electron microscope to give us a glimpse of images including blood clots, thyroid glands, and lungs with...
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Scanning Probe Microscopy
This site provides a fairly in depth description of Scanning Probe Microscopes as well as links and images. This site is designed for those with a strong understanding of this field.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench Showcase: Quantum Mirage
An animation of a scanning tunneling microscope, STM, image of a quantum stadium corral made of iron atoms on a copper surace.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Cells: Origins
Through full-color images and concise information, learn about the origin of cells. Discover some of the notable studies surrounding the history of life on Earth.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Optical Instruments
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What optics are and different types, and how they work and form images.
Curated OER
University of South Florida: Moon Rocks Through the Microscope (Image Gallery)
Examine some of the rock samples gathered by the Apollo lunar missions.
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University of South Florida: Moon Rocks Through the Microscope (Image Gallery)
Examine some of the rock samples gathered by the Apollo lunar missions.
Curated OER
University of South Florida: Moon Rocks Through the Microscope (Image Gallery)
Examine some of the rock samples gathered by the Apollo lunar missions.
Curated OER
University of South Florida: Moon Rocks Through the Microscope (Image Gallery)
Examine some of the rock samples gathered by the Apollo lunar missions.