Mike Gibson

Coming Up...

Learn & Share About Microscopy

Many events are organized throughout the year, follow the links below to see which organizations are hosting microscopy events this month.

• N'pton Natural History Society
• Royal Microscopical Society
• U3A Northampton

Come & join in the fun!

Events are a great was to socialize and learn more about microscopy, with friendly enthusiasts on hand to answer any questions.

Past Events

Macro & Micro-Photography

Macro & Micro-Photography with (and without) a Microscope A practical evening, suitable for the beginner to advanced worker.

The Scanning Electron Microscope

A rare chance to see the Northampton University microscope in action.

Making & Preparing Slides

A practical hands on meeting where we will learn how to create a variety of slides. Including the sectioning, staining and mounting of specimens.

Annual Exhibition Of Microscopy

Slides, books and accessories for sale, advice on techniques with microscopes, slide making, photography, etc., demonstrations and short talks

Victorian Microscope Slides

The society has a very large collection of Victorian microscope slides. We will look at a selection of them this evening and learn how they were made and the techniques used.

Going Over To The Dark Side

Alternatives to brightfield illumination. A practical on ways of achieving darkfield illumination with your microscope.