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Chemistry Sets
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chemistry set is a small collection of chemicals and associated scientific apparatus, typically glass or plastic ware, designed for the user to perform experiments or demonstrations in the science of chemistry. Usually the recipient is a young person, the chemistry set is a gift for their birthday or Christmas, and the intention is that the child should have some educational fun and hopefully learn some science. However adults also sometimes enjoy playing with chemistry sets or other scientific kits.
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Choosing Telescopes
When buying a telescope, you need to consider, is it for astronomy or terrestrial use? Some telescopes can be used for either, but more realistically, certain features are optimised for one or the other. There’s a couple of major differences between telescopes designed for terrestrial and astronomical viewing. The first concerns how they are mounted on their tripod. Continue reading
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Microscopes
I’m sometimes asked to recommend a microscope for a smart child or adult – i.e. something better than a toy, but not professional. The cheapest microscopes, intended for children, tend to be barely adequate. They are usually plastic, including the lenses, and the images are poor. As with telescopes – and most things in life – price is generally an indicator of quality.
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