Re: Naessens Condenser

[Guest guest]

You don't need a Naessens condenser; just get a good

quality oil immersion dark field condenser with a N.A.

of 1.4. That's all that the Naessens condenser is.

If you want better resolution, use a light source with

a shorter wavelength, such as a mercury vapor, or even

an array of blue LEDs. Naturally, you would have to

take measures to protect your eyes if you used a

mercury vapor lamp.

Regards,

--- " james.sherman1 " wrote:

> 'Although there was only one Somatoscope, Naessens

> designed a

> condenser, which can be fitted onto any light

> microscope rendering it

> powerful enough to see the somatids and their cycle,

> priced around

> $1,800.'

> Source:

>

http://www.consumerhealth.org/articles/display.cfm?ID=20060216161340

>

> I cannot afford an Ergonom, and currently I am

> sceptical of its

> abilities. Does anyone know where I can purchase

> Naessens Condsener? I

> would really like to see the Somatid cycle.

>

> I am from London, UK. By the way, is Naessen still

> alive? If so where

> can I find him?

>

> I would appreciate any information

>

> Thanks

[Guest guest]

My knowledge of microscopes is limited, I am new to this field, can

you tell me where to buy this oil immersion condenser?, and what

microscope specifications do you reccommend?

Thanks

> You don't need a Naessens condenser; just get a good

> quality oil immersion dark field condenser with a N.A.

> of 1.4. That's all that the Naessens condenser is.

> If you want better resolution, use a light source with

> a shorter wavelength, such as a mercury vapor, or even

> an array of blue LEDs. Naturally, you would have to

> take measures to protect your eyes if you used a

> mercury vapor lamp.