Microscopes AO (American Optical) Spencer Microscope Manuals and Catalogs Ok, what is going on here..? I'm a microscope enthusiast and amateur microscopist, if you will, and the microscopes that I own (OK, that I could afford:-) although it would be hard to buy something really better -- they are excellent!) are AO (American Optical ) or AO Spencer microscopes. Because these instruments all date from the 1950's and 1960's or before, information on them is becoming harder and harder to find.. So here you go! What Are You Looking for? AO/Spencer Microscope Manuals and Catalogs?

Reichert is back in the microscope servicing business and they have scans of the newer AO/Reichert scope manuals here. ( Note: this appears to be a growing collection that now holds various AO-Reichert, and Reichert-Jung, Series 100, 110, 120, 150, and 160 manuals and references. Reichert Jung MEF3 Inverted Metalurgical Microscope (Serial Number 390272, Stock Number s03077).

Below, on this page -- scroll down. To Learn A Little AO Spencer History? (Including finding out the date of manufacture of your scope from the serial number) Try A Reference of AO/Spencer Objectives? A Reference of AO/Spencer Eyepieces?

See A Reference of AO/Spencer Bulbs for Your Scope? Right Repair Tips for AO Microscopes? Click Some 'Odd and Ends' Information on AO/Spencer Scopes? Manuals and Catalogs of Other Manufacturers (Zeiss, Leitz, B&L, etc.)? Check Gordon's site If you happen to have a Zeiss-Jena Microscope then go Another small, but growing, cache of manuals is. If you have a B&L Balplan microscope -- go. Leitz Pol microscope info -- don't miss.

A new resource has appeared for Leitz owners! Is a resource for Olympus microscope owners.

Information on Polarizing, Petrographic, and Geological Microscopes of all brands See Greg McHone's wonderful site for manuals, catalogs, and guidance on many models and manufacturers. Advice on Buying a Microscope? Try Gordon's page. Advice on Microscopy and Using Your Microscope? You should read every month for fascinating articles on the world of amateur microscopy.

The encyclopedia of all microscope knowledge on the web is -- spend some time there if you can. Many knowledgeable microscope enthusiasts frequent Yahoo's. If you need to locate a manual for particular microscope, or just need help with pretty much any microscope related issue, join the forum (it's free!), leave a message, and they often can help or direct you to a source of help. Also visit and query the which also is frequented by knowledgeable enthusiasts and, as a bonus, contains arguably the best photomicrography found anywhere in the world (professional or amateur!). Robert Bagnell's, a text for his Pathology 164 course at the UNC School of Medicine, is a very excellent, complete, on-line book on microscopy. Zeiss's is another excellent introduction to modern microscopy (note: download the pdf brochure). Echometer model d manual woodworkers manual. Looking for advice on cleaning your microscope's optics?