Zeiss (Carl Zeiss Microscopy Gmbh) Axio Observer 7

Zeiss Axio Observer Z1 inverted widefield microscope for brightfield and epifluorescence imaging with fluorescence filter sets for UV, Blue and Orange light excited fluorophores as well as 10x, 20x, 40x dry objectives plus 40x and 63x oil objectives. The microscope is coupled to Zeiss AxioCam MRm 1.4MP monochrome and MRc 5MP colour cameras, and utilises ZEN blue 2012 software for obtaining and analysing images. For live cell imaging studies, the microscope is equipped with an incubation chamber (full enclosure) with a modular heating unit for Petri dishes, microscope slides, and 24-well plates and regulation of temperature and CO2 environment.