Zeiss 880 Confocal

A laser scanning confocal on an inverted Axio Observer Z1 microscope stand that offers high sensitivity, enhanced resolution in x, y and z and high image-acquisition speed.

Features

• Equipped with Zeiss Airyscan and Fast Airyscan detector which can improve the signal to noise ratio (4-8x) and increase resolution 1.7x
• Definite Focus to prevent focal drift
• Live cell stage top incubator

Location: 238 Taylor Hall

Specifications

Objectives

• Plan-Apo 10x/0.45 WD2.0mm
• Plan-Apo 20x/0.8 WD 0.55mm
• Plan-Neofluar 40x/1.3 oil WD 0.21
• Plan-Apo 63x/1.4 oil (partial list)

Excitation Lines

• 405nm
• 458nm
• 488nm
• 514nm
• 561nm
• 633nm

Epifluorescence Filters

• DAPI
• CFP
• GFP
• Cy3

Detection

• 34 Channel GaAsP detector
• 1 transmitted light detector (DIC)