Micrograph

A micrograph is a photograph or similar image taken through a microscope or similar device to show a magnified image of an item.

To produce a micrograph, a camera is affixed to a microscope either in place of the eyepiece or a specialist microscope is used which has a camera and eyepiece arrangement. A prepared specimen is put under the microscope in the usual way and photographs taken.

Associated terms: Specimen Preparation