History of the Microscope

  • Flea Glasses

    The first version of a microscope were called flea glasses, and allowed better visibility for seeing small creatures and insects such as fleas.
  • Compound microscpe

    The first true microscope, the compound microscope was created when two dutch specticle makers put to lenses together. It works by bending light rays to create an enlarged image,
  • Single lense microscope

    Extreme curvature of the lense created a dramatically enlarged image.