XY stage for transmitted and reflected light observations
The stage is mounted into the base of the stereomicroscope and used to accurately and smoothly move the sample under the objective and record the observations using a camera. The coaxial knobs are rotated to move the sample in the X (right/left) and Y (forward/backward) axes. The transparent glass surface of the stage allows you to work in reflected and transmitted light. There is a vernier scale for carrying out a single axis measurement. Two specimen holders are used to secure flat samples.