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The New “Oil Immersion” Object-Glass Constructed by Carl Zeiss, of Jena

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By the courtesy of its manufacturer, this remarkable lens was sent me, a fortnight since, that I might carefully examine it. The results may be of interest to those who have not seen the lens: and the statement of them is due to the industry and skill of the maker.

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DALLINGER, W. The New “Oil Immersion” Object-Glass Constructed by Carl Zeiss, of Jena. Nature 18, 65–66 (1878). https://doi.org/10.1038/018065a0

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