Widefield Zeiss Axio Observer
Overview
The Zeiss Axio Observer is a widefield system built around the Zeiss Z1 inverted microscope. This microscope is free to use and perfect for checking slides and other samples prior to making imaging reservations, or plain widefield imaging! There are stage inserts for multiple imaging vessels, including slides and well plates. The Axio Observer is in Fralin Hall.
Objectives
| Mag | NA | W.D. (mm) | Immersion | Corr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10X | 0.3 | 5.5 | Air | Plan, semi-Apo |
| 20X | 0.4 | ~8.3 (corr collar) |
Air | Plan, semi-Apo |
| 40X | 0.6 | ~3.2 (corr collar) | Air | Plan, semi-Apo |
| 40X | 1.2 | 0.29 | Water | Apo |
| 60X | 1.4 | 0.19 | Oil | Plan Apo |
| 100X | 1.4 | 0.17 | Oil | Plan Apo |
Filters
Detector
Zeiss AxioCam MRc camera.
Software
Zeiss ZEN Blue is available for image acquisition.