GeoSafari Pocket Scope

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Ages Grades

EI-5272

Tip #1

Holding the Pocket Scope:

Be sure the rim of the lens casing

is ﬂat against the surface you are

observing. Slide the eyepiece all

the way into the body of the

Pocket Scope.

Using the Pocket Scope—Microscope

Tip #2

Use a Lot of Light: Make sure

plenty of light shines on what

you are observing. Be sure it

is shining into the lens casing

from the front. Sunlight is best,

but you can also use a lamp

or ﬂashlight.

Tip #3

Focus: Focus the Pocket Scope

by sliding the eyepiece away

from the lens. Most objects and

surfaces become clear when you

slide the eyepiece out about

1/4 inch (8mm). That’s about the

width of the ﬁngernail on your

little ﬁnger.

Tip #4

Flip the image:

Find a letter e on this page and look at it through your

Pocket Scope. What do you notice? Yes, the e is upside

down and backward. Now turn the page upside down

and look at the e again. What do you notice? Yes, the e

is now right-side up. All things will appear upside down

and backward when you look at them through your

Pocket Scope microscope. So, if you want to look at things

right-side up, just turn the object upside down before

observing it with your Pocket Scope microscope.

Note: If you wear glasses, it may be easier to use the Pocket Scope by removing your glasses

and looking at objects directly through the eyepiece.

Tip #1

Tip #2

Tip #3

Observe things near and far with your GeoSafari® Pocket Scope.

Try This!

Check out the tiny hairs on your arm using the

Pocket Scope microscope.

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Summary

Using the Pocket Scope-Microscope

Holding the Pocket Scope

Ensure the lens casing rim is flat against the surface and slide the eyepiece fully into the body.

Use a Lot of Light

Ensure ample light shines into the lens casing from the front for clear observation.

Focusing the Pocket Scope

Adjust focus by sliding the eyepiece out about 1/4 inch (8mm) until objects become clear.

Microscope Image Flipping

Images appear upside down and backward; flip the object to view it right-side up.

Microscope Practice Activity

Examine tiny hairs on your arm using the Pocket Scope as a microscope.

Using the Pocket Scope-Telescope

Extend the Scope

Slide the eyepiece out of the body to its longest length for telescope use.

Focusing the Telescope

Look at distant objects and slide the casing until the image is clear.

Holding Steady for Telescope

Rest your arm or hand on a solid surface to keep the view steady.

Telescope Practice Activity

Read distant signs or house numbers by using the Pocket Scope telescope.

Respectful Telescope Use

Never spy on people you do not know when using the Pocket Scope as a telescope.

Important Safety Warning

Eye Safety

Never look directly into the sun or other bright lights, as this can damage eyesight.