INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL #44120
ENGLISH
Everything you need to get started
looking at the microscopic world
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Congratulations on your Celestron microscope purchase. Your new microscope is a precision optical
instrument, made of high quality materials to ensure durability and long life. It is designed to give you
a lifetime of enjoyment with a minimal amount of maintenance.
Before attempting to use your microscope, please read through the instructions to familiarize yourself
with the functions and operations in order to maximize your enjoyment and usage. See the microscope
diagrams to locate the parts discussed in this manual.
CAUTION!
NOTE: This kit may include chemicals that could be harmful if misused. This kit is NOT to be used
by children under 8 years of age, and ALWAYS should be used under adult supervision.
The following chemicals may be included in this kit, and could be harmful if misused:
Eosin Dye - Harmful if swallowed. In case of an accident, call a doctor.
Keep away from young children.
Gum Media - Harmful if swallowed. In case of an accident, call a doctor.
Keep away from young children.
SAFETY INFORMATION
A) In case of eye contact, rinse eyes with fresh water.
Seek immediate medical attention.
B) If swallowed, wash out mouth with fresh water.
Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention.
C) In case of inhalation, move to fresh air immediately.
D) In case of skin contact, wash affected area with fresh water
for 15 minutes.
E) In case of serious injury, seek immediate medical attention.
SPECIFICATIONS- MODEL #44120
Stage - Plain Stage with metal clips - 66 mm x 73 mm (2.6” x 2.8”)
Eyepiece - 10x power
Focuser - Course focus
Objectives - Three Objectives: 10X, 60X and 120X
Illuminator - Bottom Illuminator- Mirror or Incandescent Light Bulb
Nosepiece - 3 position with clip stop
Weight/Dimensions (microscope) - 13 oz. (368g)/234.3 mm (9.2”) x 133.2 mm (5.2”) x 85.5 mm (3.4”)
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FEATURES
A. Tweezers
B. Scalpel
C. Dropper
D. Pointer
E. Brine Shrimp Hatchery
F. Test Tube (large)
G. Test Tubes (small)
H. Specimens:
• Sea Salt
• Brine Shrimp Eggs
• Gum Media
• Eosin Dye
I. Specimen Slides: 5 Prepared, 7 Blank
J. 2X Magnifier
K. Petri Dish
L. Extra Illuminator Bulb
M. 7 Slide Labels with 7 Statistical Slide Covers
N. 7 Slide Covers
O. Eyepiece with Fixed 10x Lens
P. Body Tube
Q. Focus Knob
R. Objective Nosepiece
S. Objective Lens
T. Stage Clips
U. Stage
V. Filter Wheel
W. Mirror/Bottom Illuminator
X. Base with Battery Holder
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A. Tweezers
B. Scalpel
C. Dropper
D. Pointer
E. Brine
Shrimp
Hatchery
G. Test Tubes
(small)
H. Specimens:
F. Test Tube
(large)
ACCESSORIES
I. Specimen Slides:
5 Prepared,
7 Blank
J. 2X Magnifier
K. Petri Dish
L. Extra Illuminator
Bulb
M. 7 Slide Labels
with 7 Statistical
Slide Covers
N. 7 Slide Covers
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O. Eyepiece with Fixed 10x Lens
P. Body Tube
W. Mirror/Bottom Illuminator
S. Objective Lens
R. Objective Nosepiece
T. Stage Clips
U. Stage
Q. Focus Knob
X. Base with Battery Holder
V. Filter Wheel
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GETTING STARTED
Open the plastic case and carefully remove the microscope placing one hand around the microscope arm
and one under the base. Place on a flat, sturdy surface.
1. Remove the plastic dust cap from the eyepiece (O)
2. Unscrew at least one screw holding in the rubber cover on the base (V) and install the two AA batteries
(not included) See Fig. 2
CAUTION: Take care to install the batteries
in the correct orientation. Follow battery
manufacturer’s precautions. Do not install batteries
backwards, or mix new and used batteries.
3. You are now ready to use your microscope!
OBSERVING
1. Lower the Stage (S). Then rotate the Objective
Nosepiece (Q) until the shortest Objective (10X)
is over the stage opening as shown in Fig. 3.
2. Place one of the Prepared Specimen Slides
(I) under the Stage Clips (T), and position
the specimen over the Stage opening.
3. Look through the Eyepiece (O) and slowly
turn the Focus Knob (W) until the specimen
comes into focus.
4. Adjust the Mirror or Bottom Illuminator (U)
to change the amount of light shining
through the specimen to optimize the image.
5. To increase the magnification, lower the
Stage once again and rotate the Nosepiece to
line up either the 60X or 120X Objective.
NOTE: Always make sure to lower the Stage
before rotating the Nosepiece to change the
Objective power. This will ensure the Objective
will not be damaged by contacting the Stage.
NOTE: The view through the Eyepiece will
appear upside down and reversed from left to
right. Take this into consideration when moving
the Specimen Slide around on the Stage.
CAUTION: When nished observing using
the Light Bulb Illuminator, be sure to flip the
Illuminator over 180°, turning off the lamp
ensuring a long life of the bulb.
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Figure 3
Figure 2
FUN OBSERVATIONS
1. Filter Wheel: Locate the Filter Wheel (X) on the Stage of the microscope. The Filter Wheel has
7 positions. There are 4 color lters (Red, Yellow, Blue and Green) and 3 aperture lters
(9 mm, 6 mm and 3 mm DIA). It’s fun to see how the image will change with each filter.
2. Brine Shrimp Hatchery: Brine Shrimp are tiny crustaceans that are ideal to study with a microscope.
Your microscope kit comes supplied with Sea Salt, Brine Shrimp Eggs, and a Shrimp Hatchery.
The eggs are dried and have a shelf life of 5 years, if stored in a cool dry place.
To hatch the Brine Shrimp for observing, follow these steps:
a. Prepare a brine solution: Pour the entire contents of the Sea Salt vile into a quart of tap water.
Add some brine shrimp eggs into the solution. Let the solution stand at room temperature (70°-
80° For 21° to 26°C) for 24 to 48 hours. The eggs with hatch in this time creating nauplius larvae.
b. Place some of the larvae into a compartment on the Shrimp Hatchery (E)
c. Place some fresh brine solution in a separate compartment of the Hatchery (E). Add a small
amount of yeast (user supplied) to this solution. Using the Dropper (C), transfer some of the larvae
into this compartment. The yeast will serve as food and produce oxygen for the larvae as they
develop into maturity.
d. Observe the life cycle of the Shrimp as they grow, through the microscope using the shortest
objective. The steps in the lifecycle are: the Dried Eggs, the Hatching Eggs, the Developing Larvae,
and finally the mature Shrimp.
TIP: Do not always assume that increasing magnication will produce the best image for viewing. Each
time you increase the magnification, the amount of light decreases, and the section of the image you are
able to view also decreases. Experiment observing with all three Objectives for all specimens until you get
a feel for the magnification levels.
3. Make Your Own Slides: It is easy to make slides! A section of almost any material can be placed on
a slide and observed with a microscope. Your kit includes a lot of the items you will need, but you
will also need to gather the following typical household items:
• Scissors
• Petroleum Jelly
• Natural uncolored toothpicks
• 2 or 3 Small Bottle Caps
• 1 Wide mouth Jar and Lid
• 3 or 4 paper Cups, or similar small disposable container
• Paper Towels
• A Measuring Cup
Setup your work area on a at open space, like a desktop. Label 3 cups as “Clean, Flush and Waste.
Fill the “Flush” cup with clean water. You are now ready to nd a specimen. Here is a suggestion for a
simple first slide - Crystals.
TIP: Start thinking like a scientist as you perform your experiments. Observe carefully, take notes,
and keep your equipment and work environment clean. Experiments work best with clean and
uncontaminated equipment.
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4. Seeing Crystals: One of the easiest slides to make is a Crystal slide. Here’s how it’s done:
a. Use your measuring cup to measure one or two ounces of hot (not boiling) water and pour it into
a clean cup.
b. Slowly add as much table salt to the water as will dissolve. Stir continuously while pouring.
c. Use the plastic Dropper to place one or two drops of the salt solution onto a clean slide as
shown in Figure 4.
d. Set the slide aside and allow it to dry completely.
e. Clean your tools, using the “Flush” cup.
f. When the slide is completely dried, it
should be covered in a white substance.
Now place the slide on the Microscope
Stage and center it over the hole in
the Stage.
g. Flip the Illuminator over to turn on
the light bulb. Set the objective to the
shortest. Look through the microscope
eyepiece and focus in on the
specimen. You should see crystals!
h. Experiment with different objectives
and note the changes.
i. If you wish to save the crystal slides, use a toothpick to put one or two small drops of Gum Media
on the slide and gently place a Side Cover (M) and press down flat to spread the media evenly
under the slip.
j. Attach a label (M) and set aside the slide to let the Gum Media dry (2 days).
k. If you do not wish to save the slides, simply wash the slides clean with clean water and soap.
l. Try other salts and sugars in the same manner to create other Crystal Slides!
5. Creating Smears:
a. Using your Scalpel (B) gently scrape off small shavings from the surface of a freshly cut potato.
b. Smear the shavings onto a clean slide as shown in Figure 5.
c. This creates a very thin specimen that is ready to view under the microscope.
6. Preparing a Mount: Preparing a
mount refers to larger objects like
the petal of a plant or an ant leg.
a. Dip your Scalpel in some clean water
and make a smear across a clean slide.
b. Use your Tweezers (A) to place a
portion of an insect wing, or other
part, on the slide.
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Figure 4
Figure 5
c. Attach a Cover Slide (N) over the specimen and place the slide onto the microscope stage,
align and focus.
d. If you wish to save the slide, place Gum Media on a clean dry slide before placing the specimen
on the slide, and into the media. Place a Cover Slide over the media and allow to dry.
7. Staining Smears: Staining a smear can help observing specimens that may be hard to see. The first
step in staining a smear is creating the stain.
a. Your kit comes with Eosin Dye in powder form. Locate the plastic container with the Eosin Dye.
b. Carefully remove the cap of the container. Use your plastic Dropper to add water to the container
until it is full.
c. Gently stir the mixture until the powder is infused with the water. The Dye is now ready to use.
d. Create a Smear as described previously and do not place any water or a cover slip on the specimen.
e. Set the slide aside to dry.
f. Once dry, use the Dropper to place one drop of the liquid Dye on the slide.
g. Tilt the Slide from side to side to spread the stain over the specimen.
h. Remove the excess uid to the “Waste” cup.
i. Let the slide dry for a several minutes.
j. Once dry, you are ready to observe.
8. Life Under Glass:
a. Fill the wide mouthed jar with fresh water.
b. Let it stand for 3-4 days.
c. Drop a handful of grass and a pinch or two of dirt into the water.
d. Put the lid on the jar and place it in an area that will get moderate sunlight.
e. After 5 days, it is time to examine the water.
f. Make a specimen slide by using a clean slide and petroleum jelly.
g. Use a toothpick to make a ring with the petroleum jelly on the slide surface.
h. The ring should be smaller than a cover slip and half as thick as the slide thickness.
i. Put a drop of the jar water inside the ring.
j. Using the lowest power on the microscope (shortest objective), observe the specimen.
k. Take note of any microbial movement in the water.
l. Have fun and write down your observations.
CARING FOR YOUR MICROSCOPE: Your microscope is a precision optical instrument and when
treated with care, should provide years of use. Here are a few tips to keep your microscope in top shape:
• Always carry the microscope with two hands.
• Always remove slides from the stage before putting the microscope away.
• Cover the microscope or place it in the plastic carrying case, when not in use.
• Use lens cleaning tissue ONLY when cleaning the lenses.
• Never allow the objective lenses to touch the slide or the stage.
• Remove the batteries before storing the microscope for extended periods of time (30 days
or longer).
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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Product design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification. This product is designed and intended for use by those 14 years of age and older.
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Model # 44120
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MODE D’EMPLOI
MODÈLE #44120
FRANÇAIS
Tout ce que vous avez besoin pour commencer
à regarder le monde microscopique
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Félicitations pour l’achat de votre microscope Celestron. Votre microscope est un instrument
d’optique de précision, fabriqué avec des matériaux de la plus grande qualité afin d’assurer sa
durabilité et sa longue durée. Il est conçu pour vous permettre de vivre d’agréables moments avec un
minimum d’entretien.
Avant l’utilisation de votre microscope, veuillez lire les instructions pour vous familiariser avec les
fonctions et les opérations afin d’en maximiser son utilisation. Se référer au schéma de microscope
pour repérer les pièces mentionnées dans le présent manuel.
ATTENTION!
NOTE: Cette trousse peut inclure des produits chimiques qui pourraient être dangereux si mal
utilisés. Cette trousse ne doit PAS être utilisée par des enfants de moins de 8 ans, et doit
TOUJOURS être utilisée sous la surveillance d’un adulte.
Les produits chimiques suivants peuvent être inclus dans cette trousse et pourraient être dangereux
si mal utilisés:
Colorant d’éosine - Nocif si avalé. En cas d’accident, appelez un médecin.
À conserver hors de portée des enfants.
Résine de lamelle (Gum Media) - Nocif si avalé. En cas d’accident, appelez un médecin.
À conserver hors de portée des enfants.
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ
A) En cas de contact oculaire, rincer les yeux avec de l’eau.
Consultez un médecin.
B) En cas d’ingestion, rincer la bouche avec de l’eau fraîche.
Ne PAS provoquer le vomissement. Consultez un médecin.
C) En cas d’inhalation, transporter à l’air frais immédiatement.
D) En cas de contact avec la peau, laver la zone touchée avec de l’eau fraîche
pendant 15 minutes.
E) En cas de blessures graves, contactez immédiatement un médecin.
SPÉCIFICATIONS- MODÈLE #44120
Platine - Platine avec pinces métalliques - 66 mm x 73 mm (2.6 po x 2.8 po)
Oculaire - Puissance de 10x
Tube de focalisation - Focalisation générale
Lentilles - Trois lentilles : 10X, 60X et 120X
Illuminateur - Illuminateur inférieur- Miroir ou ampoule à incandescence
Tourelle - 3 position avec pince d’arrêt
Dimensions/poids (microscope) - (368 g) 13 oz/234,3 mm (9,2 po) x 133,2 mm (5,2 po) x 85,5 mm (3,4 po)
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CARACTÉRISTIQUES
A. Pincettes
B. Scalpel
C. Pipette
D. Pointeur
E. Couvoir de crevette de saumure
F. Tube à essai (grand)
G. Tubes à essai (petit)
H. Spécimens:
• Sel de mer
• Œufs de crevette de saumure
• Résine de lamelle
• Colorant d’éosine
I. Lamelles de spécimen : 5 Préparés, 7 vides
J. Loupe 2X
K. Boîte de Pétri
L. Ampoule additionnelle d’illuminateur
M. 7 étiquettes de lamelle avec 7 couvercles
de lamelle statistique
N. 7 couvercles de lamelle
O. Oculaire avec lentilles fixes de 10x
P. Corps du tube
Q. Molette de focalisation
R. Tourelle de lentilles
S. Lentilles Objectif
T. Pinces de platine
U. Platine
V. Molette de filtre
W. llluminateur/miroir inférieur
X. Base avec support à piles
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A. Pincettes
B. Scalpel
C. Pipette
D. Pointeur
E. Saumure
Crevette
Couvoir
G. Tubes à essai
(petit)
H. Spécimens:
F. Tube à essai
(grand)
ACCESSOIRES
I. Lamelles de
spécimen:
5 Préparés,
7 Vides
J. Loupe 2X
K. Boîte de Pétri
L. Ampoule
additionnelle
d’illuminateur
M. 7 étiquettes de
lamelle avec 7
couvercles de
lamelle statistique
N. 7 couvercles
de lamelle
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O. Oculaire avec lentilles fixes de 10x
P. Corps du tube
W. llluminateur/miroir inférieur
S. Lentilles Objectif
R. Tourelle de lentilles
T. Pinces de platine
U. Platine
Q. Molette de focalisation
X. Base avec support à piles
V. Molette de filtre
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MISE EN ROUTE
Ouvrez le boîtier en plastique et retirez avec précaution le microscope en plaçant une main autour du bras
du microscope et l’autre sous la base. Placez sur une surface plane et solide.
1. Retirez le capuchon en plastique de l’oculaire (O)
2. Dévissez au moins une vis de xation du couvercle en caoutchouc sur la base (V) et installez les
deux piles AA (non incluses) Voir Fig. 2
ATTENTION: Prenez soin d’installer les piles
dans le bon sens. Suivez les directives du
fabricant de piles. Ne pas installer les piles
à l’envers, ou mélanger des piles neuves et
usagées.
3. Vous êtes maintenant prêt à utiliser votre
microscope!
OBSERVATION
1. Abaissez la platine (S). Ensuite, faites tourner
la tourelle objectif (Q) jusqu’à ce que l’objectif le
plus court (10X) soit sur l’ouverture de la platine
comme indiqué sur la Fig. 3.
2. Placez une des lamelles de spécimen préparé
(I) sous les pinces de la platine (T) et placez
l’échantillon sur l’ouverture de la platine.
3. Regardez à travers l’oculaire (O) et tournez
lentement le bouton de focalisation (W)
jusqu’à ce que la mise au point du spécimen
soit effectuée.
4. Ajustez le miroir ou l’illuminateur inférieur
(U) pour modifier la quantité de lumière qui
émane à travers le spécimen pour optimiser
l’image.
5. Pour augmenter le grossissement, abaissez
la platine encore une fois et faites pivoter la
tourelle pour aligner les objectifs de 60X ou
120X.
NOTE: Assurez-vous de toujours abaisser la
platine avant de faire pivoter la tourelle pour
changer la puissance de l’objectif. Cela garan
tira que l’objectif ne s’endommagera pas en
rentrant en contact avec la platine.
NOTE: La vue à travers l’oculaire s’afche à
l’envers et est inversée de gauche à droite.
Prendre cela en considération lors du déplace
ment de la lamelle à spécimen sur la platine.
ATTENTION: Lorsque vous avez terminé
l’observation à l’aide de l’illuminateur à ampoule,
assurez-vous de faire pivoter l’illuminateur de plus
de 180 ° afin d’éteindre l’ampoule et permettre
d’assurer une longue durée de vie à l’ampoule.
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