How to Use a Stereo Microscope to Observe Insects

Michael Skvarla from Penn State University answers the following questions about using stereo microscopes (also called dissecting microscopes) for observing insects: 0:08 Why are microscopes helpful for observing insects? 0:20 What are the differences between compound and stereo microscopes 1:32 What are the parts of a stereo microscope? 5:30 I'm looking through my scope and it's really dark, what's wrong? 7:41 What if I can only see through one eyepiece? 9:42 What if I can't find my specimen under the scope? 12:16 I want to look at my insect specimen from a variety of angles, what do I do? 15:02 What do I do if insect labels are getting in the way? 15:59 Hey Michael, can you show me a different and much fancier stereo microscope? 17:36 What do I do with my microscope when I am done for the day? Directed and edited by Nash Turley Original music by Nash Turley