Some time ago I mentioned to my partner that I've always wanted a microscope as a hobby ๐ฌ they saved some money and got a cheap one for me recently, and I'm having so much fun!
Pictured is the thin peel that's intimate with the garlic clove, stained with eosin (I think) and magnified x1200. It's great because it's already 1 cell thick ๐ค
What are some tips you guys have for a beginner? I'm looking into buying methylene blue for staining too.
NEAT
Can you see tiny bugs or little life forms with it?
Probably, but I'd rather stay clear of bugs ๐ตโ๐ซ I didn't try looking at pond water or similar with it to find living things, only plant life so far. I'll post it if I catch something cool