National Geographic 20x Stereo Microscope 80‑52001 – Beginner & Student Field Microscope Kit

National Geographic

Price: $99.99 USD
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Discover the world up close with the National Geographic 20x Stereo Microscope 80‑52001, designed for beginners, students, and young explorers. With fixed 20x magnification and a generous working distance, this stereo microscope is perfect for examining larger specimens like rocks, insects, leaves, and coins.

The angled binocular-style eyepiece provides a comfortable viewing experience, while adjustable interpupillary distance ensures a customized fit for both kids and adults. Two LED light sources—top light for solid objects and stage light for translucent specimens—allow versatile observation under any conditions. Battery-powered operation makes it portable for fieldwork, classrooms, or backyard explorations.

This microscope comes with a complete beginner-friendly kit, including 12 real mineral samples, a magnifying glass, tweezers, three collection vials, and a petri dish—everything needed to start hands-on investigations right away. Whether at home, school, or in the field, this stereo microscope turns curiosity into discovery.

Specifications

Feature Details
Item Number 80‑52001
Eyepiece WF10x (binocular)
Objective Lens 2x
Magnification 20x
Power 3 × AA batteries (not included)
Lighting Dual LED: top light for opaque specimens, stage light for translucent specimens
Adjustable Fit Interpupillary distance adjustable for kids and adults

What’s Included

  • 20x Stereo Microscope with binocular-style eyepieces

  • 12 real mineral/rock samples: Shale, Granite, Pencil Stone, Gesso, Marble, Snake Stone, Calcite, Quartz, Phosphorite, Grey Rock, Plant Fossil, Gritstone

  • 3 Collection Vials

  • Tweezers

  • Magnifying Glass

  • Petri Dish

  • Experiment / Instruction Book

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