Celestron Labs CB2000C Binocular Halogen Microscope

Description

Examine stained blood smears and bacterial cultures under the Celestron CB2000C Binocular Compound Microscope biological laboratory workstation. It delivers an expansive 40x to 2000x magnification span. Four DIN achromatic objectives (4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x oil immersion) pair with two sets of widefield eyepieces: WF 10x and WF 20x. You can scan broad cell fields at 40x, then push straight to 2000x to resolve intracellular inclusions. A dimmable 12V/20W halogen bulb sits in the base, throwing warm, high-CRI light through an Abbe 1.25 NA condenser equipped with an iris diaphragm.

Weighing 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs), the cast-metal frame stays stable on standard student lab desks. The 360-degree rotating binocular head sits at a comfortable 45-degree angle to keep neck strain down during long lab sessions. A built-in mechanical cross stage features drop-down coaxial XY knobs, giving you smooth slide translation without touching the glass clips. The coaxial focus drive integrates a specimen height stop block—an essential safeguard that stops the stage before a slide can strike and crack your 100x oil objective. Power feeds in through a universal AC adapter.

Key Features of Celestron CB2000C Binocular Compound Microscope

An accessible biological compound microscope built for veterinary clinics, undergraduate labs, and serious amateur science benches. Combines four DIN achromatic objectives with dual eyepiece pairs, coaxial stage drives, and dimmable halogen transmitted light.

• Expansive 40x to 2000x magnification range using bundled 10x and 20x oculars
• Four DIN achromatic objectives: 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x oil immersion
• Dimmable 12V/20W sub-stage halogen lamp for true biological color rendering
• Abbe 1.25 NA condenser equipped with an adjustable iris diaphragm and filter tray
• Built-in double-layer mechanical stage with drop-down coaxial XY positioning controls
• Coaxial coarse and fine focus drive with an integrated specimen safety rack stop
• Binocular head inclined at 45 degrees with full 360-degree horizontal rotation
• Includes immersion oil bottle, three colored glass filters, and AC power supply

DIN Achromatic Glass & 2000x High-Power Resolution

The anti-reflective DIN achromatic lenses correct spherical distortion across central field zones, keeping stained slide specimens crisp. Warm 20W halogen illumination brings out natural reds and purples in Giemsa blood smears, avoiding the unnatural blue tint common on entry-level LED scopes. Bundled blue, green, and yellow optical filters slide into the sub-stage condenser bracket to boost visual contrast on transparent unstained amoebas and water infusions.

Coaxial Focusing Mechanics & Slide Drop Protection

The rack-and-pinion mechanical stage glides smoothly across both horizontal axes, letting operators trace grid patterns without losing their place. Coaxial focus knobs allow fine focal corrections without shifting your arm. Setting the mechanical stage stop takes seconds: lock it at your working limit, and students cannot rack the stage into the 100x spring-loaded front lens, saving your slides and objectives from costly damage.

• Coaxial focus knobs let you make fine focal tweaks without arm movement
• Integrated stage stop provides physical protection against broken cover slips
• Lightweight 3.5 kg frame balances benchtop stability with easy classroom storage

Celestron Factory Warranty & In-Box Items

Celestron backs the CB2000C with a two-year standard warranty covering optical glass alignments, stage gearing, and electrical lamp circuits. The complete factory package contains the Celestron CB2000C Binocular Compound Microscope, four DIN achromatic objectives, pairs of WF 10x and WF 20x eyepieces, three colored glass filters, immersion oil capsule, universal AC adapter, and dust cover.