Bioimaging Unit

Zeiss AxioPlan 1 F

Zeiss AxioPlan 1 F

Modalities: upright, widefield

Overview

The Zeiss Axioplan imaging system is a universal microscope which is suitable for several applications relevant to light microscopy.

This system equipped with a manual stage and is suitable for basic widefield microscopy tasks.

Imaging modes

  • Widefield fluorescence
  • Brightfield
  • Phase contrast
Axioplan 2 F Cfl

Specification

Here you can find the specifications for this microscope.

Objectives

Magnification

NA

Coverslip

Other modes

Immersion

2.5 0.075     Air
5 0.15 0.17 Ph1 Air
10 0.3 0.17 Ph1 Air
20 0.5 0.17   Air
40 1.3 0.17   Oil
63 1.4 0.17 Ph3 Oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filters (epi)

Cube

Example fluorophores

Excitation

Dichroic

Emission

Part Number

Zeiss 02 DAPI, Hoechst 335-390 395 420 (LP)  
Zeiss 09 HE

FITC+AF488

450-490 510 515 (LP)  
Zeiss 20 HE

TRITC, Rhodamine

540-552 560 575-640  
Zeiss 15 dTomato, MT Orange 540-552 580 590 (LP)  
Zeiss 00 AF568, AF594 530-585 600 615 (LP)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light source (epi)

HBO 100

Detectors (cameras)

Zeiss AxioCam HRm (Monochrome camera for fluorescence)

Location

East Wing, International Centre for Life, room G329

Newcastle University
International Centre for Life
Central Parkway
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3BZ

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Booking

Find out how to book this microscope.

Booking information

  • The minimal booking time for this system is 30 minutes. 
  • Time increments of 15 minutes are permitted. 
  • Bookings can be cancelled with no charge up to an hour before scheduled use.