[time-nuts] OT, looking for a good science forum

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If the intent is surface mount work, get an old B&L Stereozoom 3. I'd suggest getting one with any attached illuminator, even a broken one, since the fitting to hold the illuminator is about $30. Later model stereozooms had plastic parts in the focus mechanism.  If you need more magnification, you can always get "stronger" occulars.

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From: "J. Forster" <jfor at quikus.com>
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Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 09:04:59 
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Subject: Re: [time-nuts] OT, looking for a good science forum

For microscopes and all related topics, the Yahoo Microscope Group is very
knowledgeable. It has over 3500 members now.

-John

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> This is by definition Off Topic
>
> I'm looking for a forum where people are about as technically
> competent as here but where an amateur scientist can ask questions
> like
>
> 1) What is a cost effective way to measure temperatures at around -80C
> (about the temperature of dry ice)  Thermocouples, NTC thermisters?
> 2) Is brand X microscope as good as brand Y, they look identical to me.
>
> All I'm finding is either places that cover "science news" or some
> forum filled with nonsense about cloning dinosaurs and time travel.
>
> --
>
> Chris Albertson
> Redondo Beach, California
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