[meteorite-list] from Bernd as he could not post to list
From: Larry & Twink Monrad <larrytwinkmonrad_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:07:27 -0700 Message-ID: <1BEF371ECFE84BD29497E7E97E7A5947_at_DFZN8X81> > Hello Paul, Tom, and List, > > I can full-heartedly second Tom's comments but would like to add that > apart from opting for a *stereo microscope* for convenient "seeing", it > is also vital to purchase or acquire a microscope that allows you to view > meteorite thin sections in cross-polarized light! > > As soon as you have become a microscope "addict" of those messengers > from space, you will wish to go one or several steps further and enjoy all > these beauties in their multi-color glory! > > The microscope I own is one of the less expensive examples but the images > you can take with it are stunning. And my digital camera is just one of > those > rather inexpensive supermarket "models" you can purchase for ca. 50-100$. > > In the USA, it was Michael Blood who offered these microscopes a few years > ago. Should you want to buy one of these from Michael, you will also need > the > so-called "Tobin Adapter" which will allow you to view thin sections in > x-pol. > light -- a real treat! > > To let you know what I am talking about, I will send you one one my > favorite > thin section pics in x-pol. light in a private mail. This pic was taken > with my > MBS-10 Stereo Microscope and my "supermarket 5 Megapix" digital camera. > > .. wishing you good luck searching > for an appropriate microscope, > > Bernd (in Germany) > Received on Fri 19 Feb 2010 08:07:27 PM PST |
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