Magnification in School Microscopes

The objectives are one of the most important components within a school microscope. Learn more about magnification with 4 interesting facts about objectives...

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Timstar is one of the UK's leading equipment and product suppliers for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics education schools and colleges. Timstar’s curriculum-relevant specialist solutions and resources stimulate curiosity and interest – supporting and engaging students to question, investigate and explore, developing transferable skills and knowledge. Working with science educators we aim to be a respected science partner – helping to shape and inspire the scientists of tomorrow.

We believe that the development of critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills in education is vitally important to solve today’s global challenges and create a sustainable future.

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Our ranges cover biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, anatomy, ecology, botany, microbiology, and biochemistry.

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