Zeiss SteREO Discovery V8

Choosing a high-quality crystal is the first step for getting a high-quality structural determination. Our lab is equipped with two Zeiss SteREO Discovery V8 microscopes. Both microscopes are configured to optimize its versatility for both teaching and research purposes. With a maximum 80x magnification on one and 120x on the other, even small crystals can be identified and mounted. The 3-position phototubes allow images to be fed to the mounted Sony Alpha A6000 camera without losing the stereo view through the eyepieces. A 55-inch 4K screen mounted above the microscopes can display the live camera feed during crystal selection to enhance teaching and training opportunities. Both microscopes are equipped with cross-polarization to help with the selection of crystals that are truly single. Cold LED light sources provides illumination. Both are set up to operate primarily with transmitted light sources, and we have a reflected light source on goosenecks to illuminate non-transparent samples that can be used on either microscope.