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A pocket microscope with a screen that kids can hold in their hands and take outside. Up to 1,000x magnification; take photos without an app or a phone. Ages 3 and up.
With a traditional microscope, you have to close one eye, press the other against the eyepiece, prepare a slide, and adjust the focus. For a 4- or 6-year-old, it’s often over before it even begins. Here, the image appears on the built-in color screen: you place the microscope over what you want to see, turn the dial, and the image is in focus. Two children can look at the same time, and no one has to wait for an adult to adjust anything.
It fits in one hand, hangs around the neck on its lanyard and slips into a jacket pocket. No slides: place it straight on bark, a feather, a leaf, a stone or the salt crystals in your kitchen. The silicone cat sleeve protects the screen. It charges over USB-C (1.5 hours) and lasts about 3 hours with the screen on, 5 to 6 hours if you switch it off between finds.
No need to create an account, no Wi-Fi, and no need to borrow a phone. The child turns it on, looks through it, and takes photos all by themselves. To save the photos or view them in a larger size, transfer them to a computer using a micro-SD card, or connect the microscope via USB-C to view the image in real time.
A microscope with nothing to look at quickly ends up in a drawer. That’s why we created a set of 44 observation cards (one thing to find per card: a feather, moss, a butterfly wing, sugar…) and the Adventurers’ Journal, where children can paste, draw, and write down their discoveries. That’s what turns a walk into a treasure hunt.
Suitable for children as young as 3 when accompanied by an adult; children can use it on their own around ages 5–6; and older children (and quite a few parents) use it for more detailed observations. It also makes a great birthday or Christmas gift that siblings, cousins, and grandchildren can share.
At what age is the microscope suitable?
keyboard_arrow_downAges 3 and up. Younger children use it with an adult; by age 5 or 6, most can use it on their own.
What does “up to 1,000x” mean?
keyboard_arrow_downThis is the maximum magnification. For the things we observe outdoors (bark, insects, feathers, flowers), the sharpest images are obtained at low and medium magnifications. To see cells, you need slides and a laboratory microscope—that’s not the point here.
Screen or eyepiece: What's the difference?
keyboard_arrow_downThe screen eliminates the need to close one eye and search for the image. The child sees it right away, can show it to someone else, and take a picture.
Do you need a phone or an app?
keyboard_arrow_downNo. Everything happens on the microscope. A micro-SD card is only needed to move photos to a computer.
How long does the battery last?
keyboard_arrow_downAbout 3 hours with the screen on, 5 to 6 hours with normal use. Fully charges in 1 hour and 30 minutes using the included USB-C cable.
Does it work in direct sunlight?
keyboard_arrow_downYes, but the image is easier to see in the shade: stand with your back to the sun or block the light with your hand. The adjustable LEDs come in handy indoors or under a tree.
What's in the box?
keyboard_arrow_downThe microscope, its cat sleeve, the lanyard, a USB-C cable, an exploration challenge and 3 printable Little Scientist diplomas. The notebook and cards are sold separately or included in some bundles.
What are the delivery times?
keyboard_arrow_downEvery order is shipped within 48 hours and delivered within 5 to 8 business days. You will receive a tracking link via email.
