Thames and Kosmos Microscope (with Smartphone Adapter)

Description

Unlock a whole new world of discovery with the Thames & Kosmos Microscope with Smartphone Adapter, a hands-on STEM kit designed to bring the microscopic universe into focus!

With magnification levels of 60x, 150x, and up to 600x, users can explore incredible detail—from plant cells to tiny fibers and textures. The built-in LED light provides clear illumination, while precision focusing ensures sharp, detailed views. The included prepared slides allow for immediate exploration, while additional tools make it easy to collect and examine your own specimens.

A standout feature of this kit is its highly adaptable smartphone adapter, designed to fit a wide range of smartphone sizes and camera placements. The adjustable mount securely holds your device in place, aligning the camera with the eyepiece so you can easily capture photos and videos of what you see. This makes it simple to document findings, share discoveries, or incorporate observations into school projects and homeschooling activities.

The kit also includes a comprehensive 45-piece accessory set with slides, cover slips, and specimen tools, giving kids everything they need to start exploring right away. Whether used for structured lessons or independent discovery, this microscope offers a fun, screen-integrated way to engage with science while encouraging hands-on learning.

Playing with STEM toys may help with…

• Building Self Esteem
• Counting
• Critical Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving
• Curiosity
• Discovery
• Early Math Skills
• Focus
• Following Directions
• Hands-on learning
• Pattern Recognition
• Planning and Organization
• Problem Solving
• Spatial skills
• STEM Exploration
• Teamwork
• Turn Taking

Thames and Kosmos Microscope (with Smartphone Adapter) Features:

• Microscope
  • Up to 600x magnification (60x, 150x, and 600x)
  • Durable plastic body
  • Long-lasting, battery-powered, LED illumination
  • 15x ocular lens
  • 4x, 10x, and 40x objective lenses
• 45 accessories, including a Universal smartphone adapter, 3 Prepared slides, 8 Blank slides, 16 Cover slips, 8 Slide labels, 3 Specimen vials, Petri dish, Test tube, Tweezers, Pipette, Stirring rod, and a Spatula
• ASTRA Play Award Finalist (Science/STEM category)
• For ages 8+