The COSMOS 5MP LCD Digital Microscope from Celestron makes it easy to view and share the microscopic world. Using a 5MP CMOS imaging sensor with 320x240 resolution at 30fps, you start with a base-line magnification of 10x, from there you have zoom options from 4x to 160x using the built-in 3.5" color LCD screen, and 20x to 200x on a computer or TV. To connect to external devices, there are USB and composite TV-out ports.
It comes with a rechargeable battery for using the microscope in the field, and it comes with a 2GB card with pre-loaded specimen images, with room to add your own. The stage features dual clips to secure slides, and the coarse and fine focusing allows you to get a clear image. Eight LEDs, arranged in a circular pattern, provide the illumination, with a brightness adjustment dial on the control panel.
Image Sensor | 5.0 MP CMOS |
Resolution | 320 x 240 at 30 fps |
Screen | 3.5" (9 cm) TFT LCD, 4:3 aspect ratio |
Magnification Range | LCD screen: 4x to 160x Computer monitor: up to 200x Digital zoom: 4x |
Focuser | Low position coaxial coarse and fine rack-and-pinion focus |
Illumination | Eight adjustable-intensity white LEDs |
Stage | 4.5 x 4.0" (11.4 x 10.2 cm) |
Connection Type | Composite TV-out USB 2.0 |
Memory | MicroSD card slot, up to 32 GB |
Power Requirement | AC Adapter: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery, 1050 mAh Battery runtime: Up to 2 hr |
Dimensions | 8.9 x 5.8 x 4.1" (22.7 x 14.9 x 10.4 cm) |
Weight | 3.5 lb (1.6 kg) |
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