Overview

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

This system has a manual stage with Axiocam HRc camera for Brightfield or Histology imaging only.

Imaging modes

• Brightfield
• Phase contrast

Specification

The Zeiss AxioPlan offers three modes of operation: brightfield transmitted light and wide-field fluorescence.

Objectives

Magnification	NA	Coverslip	Other modes	Immersion
1.25	0.03			Air
2.5	0.075			Air
5	0.15	0.17	Ph1	Air
10	0.3	0.17	Ph1	Air
20	0.5	0.17	Ph2	Air
40	0.75	0.17	Ph2	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 13	eGFP	460-480	495	505-530

 

 

 

 

 

Light source (epi)

None for epi

Detectors, cameras

Zeiss AxioCam HRc (Colour camera used for both fluorescence and brightfield HC)

 

Location

East Wing, International Centre for Life, room G329

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

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.