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.

Photo of the month

Hatchling of cabbage white (Pieris brassicae)

Upcoming events

Saturday 21st May 2022.  Anglian Microscopy Group.  Introduction to the Group – Crowfield Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.

Sunday 22nd May 2022.  Excursion to Milton Country Park, Cambridge Road, Milton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6AZ.  Sampling and on-site examination.

Saturday 28th May 2022.  Joint Meeting with the Bournemouth Natural Science Society, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NS.  Microscopy displays, demonstrations, gossip and a talk on “From the Micro to the Nano World”.

Taking photos through a microscope

Read our 3 articles:

• Starting digital photomicrography

• Microscopes and digital photography

• Advanced digital photomicrography