Microscopes - UK Shops
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UKGE Ltd
• www.ukge.co.uk
Headers: Geological Equipment, Microscopy & Science, Clothing & Footwear, Maps & Posters, Jewellery & Gifts
Comprehensive range of geological equipment from specimen bags to stone tumblers. There is also an excellent microscopy section which includes a wide range of microscopes plus slide preparation equipment. UKGE Limited is based in Southwold, Suffolk.
• International Deliveries Available
Amazon.co.uk
• www.amazon.co.uk
Headers: Books, Electronics & Photo, Music, DVD, Video, Software, PC & Video Games, Home & Garden, Toys & Games
Although associated mostly with books of which they have a huge stock, covering nearly all subjects, Amazon now sells virtually everything. And their prices are surprisingly good. The electrical goods, for example, are very competitively priced. The site is very easy to navigate and there are also a huge selection of useful, and usually well written reviews for products. You can also search for goods available in the auction department plus you can get good deals from the many used items sold at Amazon.
• Special Features: 30 returns policy.
• Free Delivery on most orders >£15
Microscopes
Jessops
• www.jessops.com
Headers: Cameras, Camcorders, Printers & Scanners, Memory Cards, Accessories, Flat Screen TVs
Jessops is a leading specialist photographic retailer, offering a huge range of cameras and camera accessories as well as a large range of other products such as binoculars and printers. In fact they have a product range of 20,000 and you can find all your camera needs here. The books section has over 150 specialist books and the ink cartridge section covers all the main makes of printer. If you register with Jessops, you will have access to their Members Area whixh includes technical articles and buying guides. Jessops has over 240 stores in the UK.
• Special Features: Collect @ Store allows customers the option to order online and, if the product is in stock, collect at store within an hour of placing the order, or 48 hours later if the product is out of stock.
• Free Delivery on orders >£100
Small number of microscopes only.
Brunel Microscopes Ltd
• www.brunelmicroscopes.co.uk
Headers: Microscopes, Accessories
Huge range of microscopes for professional and home users. from simples microscopes such as can be found in schools to polarising microscopes. All items have a 2 year guarantee. Notice that prices shown are VAT exclusive. Brunel Microscopes is based in Chippenham, Wilts.
• International Deliveries Available
Curious Minds
• http://curiousminds.co.uk
Headers: Astronomy, Space, Biology & Nature, Chemistry, Crystals, Desktop, Curiosities, Earth & Weather, Electronics & Radio, Games & Puzzles, Machines & Tech., Magnets & Electro, Math, Programming, Optics & Scopes, Physics in Motion, Science Books, Science Kits, Software, Unearth the Past
Fantastic range of toys and activities with a scientific flavour. From science kits from around £6 to fully working orreries at around £1400!
David Hinds Ltd
• www.dhinds.co.uk
Headers: Accessories, Baader Planetarium Products, Binoculars & Spotting Scopes, CCD Equipment, Eyepieces & Barlow Lenses, Mounts & OTA's,Night Vision & Microscopes,Telescopes
Very good range of telescopes and other imaging equipment, plus accessories. Buy online or request a calalogue. David Hinds is based in Tring, Hertfordshire, where they have a showroom.
Foresight Optical
• www.binocularsonline.co.uk
Headers: Binoculars, Observation Binoculars, Nautical Binoculars, Spotlights, Night Vision, Spotting Scopes, Telescopes, Astronomical Telescopes, Magnifiers, Microscopes, Tripods & Accessories, Gift Vouchers, Books/Software/DVDs - Astronomy
Foresight specialises in supplying optical instruments from major manufacturers. Buy online or request a catalogue. Foresight is based in Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan.
Green Witch
• www.greenwich-observatory.co.uk
Headers: Telescopes, Binoculars & Monoculars, Field & Spotting Scopes, Microscopes, Solar Viewing Equipment, Telescope Accessories, Astrophotography, Books
Not to be confused with the Royal Observatory at Greenwich (which can be found here), Green Witch has an excellent range of optical equipment, including student and laboratory research microscopes. Please note that pricesshown are VAT exclusive. Buy online or order a catalogue. Green Witch is based in Cambridge.
• International Deliveries Available
GX Optical
• www.gxoptical.com
Headers: Microscopes, Binoculars, Telescopes
GX Optical is a supplier and manufacturer of optical equipment and has a factory based in the UK. There is an extremely good range of microscopes for the hobbyist and the professional scientist. Discounts are available for educational establishments. GX Optical is a division of GT Vision Ltd, based in Haverhill, Suffolk.
Microglobe
• www.microglobe.co.uk
Headers: Digital Cameras, Film Cameras, Accessories, Bags and Cases, Binoculars, Exposure Meters, Filters, Flash, Lenses, Memory Cards, Projection/Viewer, Scopes, Tripods/Supports
Photography website with a wide range of cameras and camera accessories, including a very good range of top brand lenses, plus binoculars, microscopes and telescopes. Microglobe is based in Oxford Street, London.
Simon Berry
• www.cooltobuy.co.uk
Headers: Sunglasses, Binoculars, Telescopes, Microscopes, Spotting Scopes, Night Vision Scopes, Laser Range Finders, Digital Compasses, Trail Cameras
Simon Berry is actually an opticians Gilesgate, County Durham, but also supplies a smallish range of optical equipment online.
• Special Features: 1% of your order is donated to charity.
• Free Mainland Delivery
Telescope Planet
• www.telescopeplanet.co.uk
Headers: Meade Telescopes & Accessories, Celestron Telescopes & Accessories, Skywatcher Telescopes & Accessories, Orion Telescopes, Kson Accessories, Tal Telescopes, Bresser Telescopes, Solar Observing, Mounts and Tubes, Accessories, Eyepieces and Barlows, Filters, Software, DVD and Books, Astrophotography and Cameras, Night Vision, Spotting Scopes, Binoculars, Cameras, Camera Accessories, Nikon Lenses, Camera Bags, Tripods, Microscopes and Magnifiers, Coin Operated
One of the largest telescope and binocular retailers in the UK with experts on hand 6 days a week. As well as the massive range they sell online, they also have a showroom in Crosshands, Dyfed.
• Special Features: Forums, Reviews and Photo Galleries
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