{"product_id":"national-geographic-usb-40x-1024x-microscope-beginner-digital-microscope-kit-for-kids-and-students","title":"National Geographic USB 40x-1024x Microscope — Beginner Digital Microscope Kit for Kids and Students","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe National Geographic USB 40x-1024x Microscope is a beginner-friendly digital microscope that lets you view specimens on a traditional eyepiece or plug straight into a computer for on-screen viewing, thanks to its built-in USB eyepiece. With a Barlow lens for extended zoom and a color filter wheel, it covers a wide magnification range from 40x up to 1024x (1280x with the Barlow lens).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as a complete kit, so there's no need to buy extras before your first experiment — prepared slides, collection tools, and even a brine shrimp hatchery are included, all packed in a sturdy carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40x-1024x magnification range\u003c\/strong\u003e (up to 1280x with the included Barlow lens).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in USB eyepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e for viewing and capturing images directly on a computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor filter wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e for enhanced specimen viewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e for clear viewing of samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete accessory kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — prepared slides, collection tools, and a brine shrimp hatchery included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy carrying case\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep everything organized and protected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMagnification Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e40x – 1024x (up to 1280x with Barlow lens)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBuilt-in USB eyepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIllumination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePrepared slides, collection tools, brine shrimp hatchery, carrying case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;\"\u003e80-10201\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eDo I need a computer to use this microscope?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it works as a standard eyepiece microscope on its own, and the USB connection is an optional way to view and capture images on a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs this a good first microscope for a child?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's designed as a complete beginner kit with slides, tools, and a hatchery included, so there's plenty to explore right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat can I view at 1024x magnification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt higher magnifications you can examine fine details like cell structures, fibers, and small organisms — the Barlow lens extends this even further to 1280x.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat is the brine shrimp hatchery for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt lets you hatch and observe live brine shrimp under the microscope, a popular hands-on biology experiment for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Geographic","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46846871994402,"sku":"80-10201","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6968\/5282\/files\/80-10201_1.jpg?v=1788439788","url":"https:\/\/telescopewolves.com\/products\/national-geographic-usb-40x-1024x-microscope-beginner-digital-microscope-kit-for-kids-and-students","provider":"Telescope Wolves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}