No. 0118 tech · Science & Optics

A whole hidden world that fits in a pocket. The Carson MicroBrite Pro (model MM-350) is a lightweight handheld microscope with 60x to 120x magnification and 2x optical zoom, lit by a built-in LED so you can see detail almost anywhere. Its precision-molded aspheric lenses are described in the listing as giving a bright, clear view, and it runs on one AA battery. The kit adds a smartphone adapter clip that attaches to most smartphones, so you can capture close-up photos and videos of insects, plants, minerals, fabrics, coins, and more through your phone's camera. It works with Carson's CarsonCam app, which the listing says gives correctly oriented images, and the listing describes the microscope itself as weighing 2.56 ounces and pitches it for STEM, nature, and collecting. The listing also refers to this model as the MicroBrite Plus in one bullet.

• 60x-120x magnification with 2x optical zoom
• Built-in LED illumination in a compact, pocket-sized body
• Smartphone adapter clip for capturing photos and videos through your phone
• Works with the CarsonCam app, which the listing says gives correctly oriented images
• Precision-molded aspheric lenses; runs on one AA battery