This binocular compound microscope is designed for teaching demonstrations, clinical examinations and laboratory applications. It is a perfect microscope for teachers and students including those in medical school or with a major in biology. It comes with a Siedentopf binocular head, double layer mechanical stage with fine focusing, and an LED illumination system. There are eight magnification settings: 40X, 80X, 100X, 200X, 400X, 800X, 1000X, & 2000X.