Student experiment using an optics bench to build telescopes for use with a viewing screen.
- 1x Basic Optics Light Source
- 2x Adjustable Lens Holder
- 1x Geometric Lens Set
- 1x Basic Optics Viewing Screen
- 1x Optics Track, 1.2 m
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Product Summary
Students construct an astronomical telescope, a Galilean telescope, and a compound microscope on the optical bench. Using a viewing screen with grid, they find and describe the ways in which images are changed by the multiple lens systems.
The parallax method is used to locate virtual images. Students draw ray diagrams and measure the magnification of the instruments.
PASCO Advantage
Using the Basic Optics Track and Adjustable Lens Holders makes it easy for students to quickly build each of the instruments. Open construction means that all students can see the location and types of lenses used.
Topics Covered
- Multiple Lens Systems
- Magnification
- Parallax
- Description of Images
What's Included
Buying Guide
Required Accessories | P/N | Price |
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1x Rubber Bands and Ruler | -- | -- |
Experiments
Telescope Microscope Experiment | English | 1.72 MB |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Telescope/Microscope.
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Telescope and Microscope
Students construct an astronomical telescope, a Galilean telescope, and a compound microscope on the optical bench. Using a viewing screen with grid, they find and describe the ways in which images are changed by the multiple...
Support Documents
Manuals | ||
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Beginning Optics System Manual | English - 904.16 KB | |
Adjustable Lens Holder Manual | English - 530.47 KB | |
Basic Optics Light Source Manual | English - 539.83 KB | |
Basic Optics Viewing Screen Manual | English - 39.56 KB | |
Knowledge Base | ||
Replacement bulb, power supply, and AC adapter for OS-8470 Basic Optics Light Source or OS-8517 Basic Optics Light Source | Jan 30th, 2023 |