The CBIA Core is home to a Zeiss Stereo Discovery designed generating three-dimensional and laterally precise images of samples requiring high working distance at low magnification. The DiscoveryV20 offers a variety of illumination options to satisfy our users many needs.

Microscope specifications

StereoV20 Microscope
Stand modelStereoDiscovery [upright]
Microscope controls

Motorized zoom and focus control

Manual stage control (x, y)objective nosepiece, reflector turret, condenser and light path control

SoftwareZen 
Capabilities

Epifluorescence imaging

Brightfield

Objectives

1x, PlanApo S FWD (81mm)

1.5x, PlanApo S FWD (30mm)

3.5x PlanApo S mono FWD (16mm)

Filters

Position 1: GFP Wideband, Excitation D480/30, Emission E515LP

Position 2: CY3 Narrowband, Excitation 545/30, Emission 610/75

Position 3: CY3 Wideband, Excitation 535/50, Emission 610/75

Position 4: CY5 PentaFlurar Filter Excitation 640/30, Emission 690/50 nm

Light sources

HXP120

Fiber Optic CI ECO (snake light)

SCHOTT Under lighting

DetectorsAxioCam Hrc.3 (colour)
LocationRGN 3140