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A Small History of Microscopy

Photomicrography by John Shewan, 1897, former Macleay Museum Curator.

Confused by the difference between compound and simple microscopes? Ever wonder about the uses of objectives and microtomes? This small display on historic microscopy and slides will bring you into this tiny but fascinating world.
Macleay Museum
1 August 2008-August 2009

Above - Photomicrography by John Shewan, 1897, former Macleay Museum Curator.