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AxioObserver

This inverted motorized microscope is ideal for live-cell imaging applications. Multi-channel, time lapse, and Z-stacks can be simultaneously programmed using Metamorph software. The AxioObserver has an excellent selection of high-quality objective lenses that can be used for both transmitted and fluorescence images. Motorized filters and shutters enable rapid switching between fluorophores during image acquisition. The Roper Scientific CoolSnap HQ CCD camera is a sensitive camera which allows you to capture weak fluorescence signals. An objective heater and stage top incubator with CO2 for live cell imaging is available upon request.

Training Courses Available
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Widefield Microscope Training
Advanced Widefield Microscope Techniques
Live Cell Imaging

Model
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Zeiss AxioObserver

Objective Lenses
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5x/0.25 Fluar
10x/0.30 EC Plan-Neofluar
20x/0.8 Plan-Apochromat
32x/0.4 Ph1 LD A-Plan
40x/0.85 Pol Plan-Neofluar
63x/1.4 Oil DIC Plan-Apochromat

Illumination Sources
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EXFO Series 120Q Fluorescence Illumination Unit
100W Halogen Lamp

Filter Sets
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DAPI 360nm excitation filterset
PPIX 405nm excitation filterset
CFP 436nm excitation filterset
FITC 480nm excitation filterset
YGFP 500nm excitation filterset
Cy3 545nm excitation filterset
Cy5 640nm excitation filterset

Cameras
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Roper Scientific Coolsnap HQ (high sensitivity monochrome for fluorescence imaging)

Software
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Metamorph by Molecular Devices

Advantages and Techniques
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High sensitivity fluorescence imaging
Automated live cell imaging
Stagetop heater plus CO2


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