Quekett Microscopical Club

The leading international organisation for all amateur and professional light microscopists

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The Quekett Journal of Microscopy for amateurs and professionals

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From the Members’ Area – see pages that are normally only visible to Club members

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Photographs used on this website – the subjects, the photographers and the techniques

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Why Amateur Microscopy?

Discover the amazing world under the microscope, learn how to get the best from your microscope, or how to take stunning photos. Join our amateur community to learn more.

Microscopic Life

The greatest diversity of life on our planet is microscopic, and much remains to be discovered. Make a real contribution to science by studying these organisms.

Microscopes and Digital Photography

Learn more about the many forms of microscope and microscopic techniques, and develop your skills in digital photomicrography.

Antique Microscopes and Slides

The home for collectors and researchers on the history of the microscope and antique slides – many leading experts are Quekett members.

Members’ Area

Club members can sign in to access additional resources, including meeting reports, videos of lectures, and galleries of slides and photomicrographs.

What’s New?

• Willard Wigan’s micro-sculptures in the eye of a needle
• High magnification photographs of low denomination coins
• Colour correction in photomicrography

Become a Member

Read about the benefits of becoming a member of the Quekett, including the Club’s Bulletin and Journal, and a varied programme of gossip meetings, lectures and excursions.