Unboxing Our Microcosmos Microscope!

This video was recorded on March 22nd 2023.
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[@_maxgray]

For anyone wondering - he said on Twitter that this was filmed in March, before he found out, so him looking at a lymph node is really just a wild coincidence!

[@I.____.....__...__]

It's one of those things that one looks back on with future-knowledge and tries to imagine what it was like back then.

[@doctorpanigrahi9975]

It's his final destination

[@SatyaVenugopal]

This hits different knowing what Hank is battling right now We love you, Hank.. and we're all rooting for you. Thanks, always, for your infectious joy for learning

[@mfaizsyahmi]

Man just microscoped his personal enemy, taking a good look of what he' setting out to overcome. Best of luck on your future journey!

[@ManuelRamirez-lg6tx]

Hank is such a dork and I love it

[@CorwynGC]

Hank looking at lymph nodes hits a bit hard.

[@ethan-loves]

Thank you to the whole team for your work to make the microcosmos more accessible for everyone!

[@MBMCincy63]

Hank we are here because of your enthusiasm curiosity and desire to inform others of what you learn! Much comfort and support to you as you enter the battle with Lymph-gone bad, and any time you want to poke your head out we will be here cheering you on! Thank you for the demo, shivering black bell thumbs up,

[@brotomann]

Could you make a video on the process of designing this microscope, and the whole process of getting these into production? I'd be very interested to see the decisions made between accessible cost vs quality components when making a product designed to be the first real leap into hobbyist microscopy

[@xomm]

@@Crispy_Bee Hank and this channel are cool but taking a 100% markup for a logo and a phone mount really ain't a great look. Not a fan of when youtubers/influencers rebrand a generic product while talking about "working hard to produce it," especially if there aren't any notable customizations.

[@IgneousExtrusive]

​@@xomm I would hate to think they'd do this, but I suppose unless they give a breakdown of the design I wouldn't know.

[@samdan87]

​@@IgneousExtrusive Google the model number on the box (BM-136C). It's available for 140 US dollars at retail online. Disappointing that this is just a re-branded item sold for a 100% markup, from a KZbinr I trust.

[@moorebetter]

We love you Hank, do you what you love!

[@q3klgmlk3r4g]

I ordered you microscope and it just arrived! I’m really exited to open it (on my birthday) so what microscope tips do you recommend?

[@DataSmithy]

Hi Hank, I have an astronomy telscope, with a smart phone adapter, that does basicly the same thing as your microscope phone adapter. I find it works much better to take the eyepiece off of the telescope, clamp the adapter and the phone on the eyepiece, and then put a bright surface behind it, like a white piece of paper, while I align the phone, with the camera turned on. That way, I can more easily center the phone on the eyepiece. I can see the edges of the light coming thru the eyepiece, and center it, and it does not need to be in focus at this time. After the phone camera is centered, I can put the whole unit (phone, adapter and eyepiece) back on the telescope. I am wondering if that process would help with the microscope as well.

[@playmaka2007]

Love you Hank! Get well soon!

[@Nebafyer_DandD]

"I tell you, I know nothing about Histology" - the universe seems to have taken that as a challenge- how to make Hank learn with a John level urgency about a field of medicine.

[@13_cmi]

I had no idea Andrew Huang did stuff like this. I love his work and man the synthy doops fit so well. Great stuff.

[@shaffanshahwer]

Get well soon, Hank 🙏

[@Quokkat7]

Nerdfighter since 2013 here… It took me like 50 episodes to realize that it was hank’s voice, its so soothing! ill get a microscope now!

[@AndreaCrisp]

QUESTION - I was actually drafting an email to Complexly & James right when they announced this video was coming out, so I put it on hold and have been waiting!! I need something that I can use with my left hand. Or mostly use my left hand. Looks like the focus is Bilateral. Yay! But what about the slide tray? Can it be moved with the left hand? Or can a left handed slide tray be purchased & exchanged? I haven't used a microscope in almost 30 years... Can most of the things be done left handed? Unfortunately, I have nerve damage in my right hand from multiple sclerosis. I am investigating new hobbies since I can no longer do most things. Microscopy is at the top of my list. Along with doing scent work with my dog... If anyone knows and could answer I would really appreciate it. Otherwise, I will send my email along anyway...

[@woodfur00]

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[@1234j]

Really interesting and educational as ever, Hank. Brilliant stuff, as ever! Thanks to all the team. Cheers from England.

[@keetrandling4530]

After awhile I noticed I was calmer, THEN I realized there was calming music playing. Thanks for that.

[@pinbread9161]

Wait Hank Green narrates this channel? HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS???

[@Arielelian]

Maybe I'm just old now...but I expected these to be MUCH MUCH more expensive than they are. The temptation has suddenly greatly increased. Darn that inner child who always wanted a microscope.

[@theprogressivewest]

gotta save up for one of these. always wanted my own microscope

[@elisa.llew-send]

That absolutely is the best part of buying stuff: unpacking and meticulous setup. So fun! Thanks for sharing the bizarre world with us, Hank 😊. May this fulfillment sorry you through the next few months.

[@JohnThurner]

That phone mount looks so much better than the one that came with mine! Where can I get the new one?

[@spelunkerd]

I always wanted my own binocular microscope. These are so much better than we had as kids many decades ago. Histology is something one never gets tired of, it is truly fascinating.

[@Redheadmafia97]

Mine just arrived and I’m having a blast!

[@Broken_robot1986]

I never even considered a microscope, thought i was priced out. This is something I'll definitely be buying, thank you!

[@thaphreak]

Man I want one of these, I can't wait until I can finally afford one.

[@omnijack]

I love it when the Stentor music kicks in

[@rexredmonwalkingintheword9892]

Hey get-well-soon hank love the stuff love all the different shows your on man

[@raeperonneau4941]

Thank you for including a manual! Some of us still like our information in hard copy!

[@markdunlap9960]

For future versions a better foam for transport would be awesome

[@sylvy16]

Just a note: this video was recorded in march

[@TahtahmesDiary]

How did I not realize that you were a part of this channel too 😂❤ I’ve fallen asleep to these videos for years now so embarrassing 😅

[@GhostsOfThings]

I'm so looking forward to seeing what some people capture! Like a little community showcase.

[@nakamuranene]

You and your team always doing a great job about microbial popular science!!

[@heavymetalbassist5]

KZbin didn't show me this when it came!! I want one!

[@ethanwilson9406]

This channel is my favourite thing that you do

[@LouisGedo]

Awesome!

[@simpanzee1006]

I love mine, only thing is when I spilled oil on the shutter it ended up cloggikg then rusting so I can't really adjust the apature anymore which is anoying. Not sure if anyone know how to get that fixed

[@tracy2919]

EEEEEEE I've been wanting to get a microscope!!!!!! I had a version as a child :)

[@heilerko9349]

Well i'm sold and going to get this as my birthday present, what a bargain!

[@ProjectPhysX]

Yeah, science!

[@glennbabic5954]

Holy flagellate, that voice that has calmed me all these views of Journey to the Microcosmos was Hank's? I imaged someone completely different. Didn't know SciShow was affiliated. OMG

[@AmericanReconstruction]

awesome!

[@rickinielsen1]

Love your videos, but I really don’t have a need for a microscope... I think... Maybe I can come up with a reason...

[@OnaRocketship]

That's a lovely washer and dryer you have there

[@nathantron]

I believe light(and gravity and electricity) is the only thing that cannot be magnified? XD

[@charcharlie183]

Is this the one in his videos today?

[@meatlemonade3338]

im getting a new job soon so hopefully i will be able to afford one of these in the near future! because i have in my possession a cat spinal cord slide and i have no way of actually viewing it aside from holding it super close to my face lol. and best wishes and best of luck to Hank! we hope you can keep your spirits up during this tough time because that's one of the hardest things to do and an important part of working through cancer treatment! 💜

[@SNOZ562]

Love you hank!

[@gibberishname]

It HAD to be a lymph node… 😅

[@Billybobble1]

The not so distant future: Media - "What inspired you to become a scientist and develop this revolutionary cancer-beating medicine?" Nobel prize winner - "Hank Green and Journey to the Microcosmos"

[@nolanmiller4744]

I love you man

[@MIKEHAWK-sb5bb]

GEEK ABOUT TO BECOME LIQUID COMPOST.

[@samuelpaulini]

great!

[@lakeofrot4198]

Next best thing since Gwens head.

[@leavingmarks]

Hey I'm a hobby Mycologist. For the last few years I've been wanting to buy a microscope. I just get lost in the information. Do you have any suggestions on your microscopes which one would be better for me? Thank you for your years of video making stay strong

[@JustinKoenigSilica]

I'm guessing you did not design this yourself but rather chose to ask a company to produce for you (hence the seperate shipping). Which company is it? would be good to know before making a purchase decision.

[@mariacatre]

Same

[@AndreaCrisp]

In another comment here someone mentioned what scope they think this is and complained about the rebranding & markup. As of my typing it was towards the top of the comments...

[@samuelling2998]

You can Google the model no. on the cardboard box he shows. I can't type it here cos it is somehow filtered out

[@Roll587]

"Put in a lymph node" Haaaaaaank

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

Do you ship to latin america?

[@walthodgson5780]

I thought it was you. :)

[@tothbrush1917]

You should teach us about cancer.

[@yulesh5726]

Aw please tell me that wasn't Styrofoam

[@pcaridad]

No binocular adjustment? That's the reason why you get fatigued. And no mount for a real camera, so, you have to use the crappy one of your phone. 🤔

[@gungunagrawal780]

😍😍😍😍😍😍❣❣❣❣❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@NewMessage]

Well, it wasn't Gwyneth Paltrow's head.. so that's good. Stay strong, Hank.

[@patty4349]

350$ 😞

[@Fanguu]

Shiping to Poland $99.99, oh that hurts. May I have discount code, should help! :)

[@trueKENTUCKY]

Dang dude now i have to unsubscribe. I Only support small channels

[@niefart86]

nope. go home

[@willemvandebeek]

First?

[@TheAstronomyDude]

It's in bad taste to add ads to an ad video.

[@mouhaahaahaa]

pesonaly i believe everyone would find more enjoyment from a bit better microscope. buy a cheaper and better one and maybe you'll see even more and enjoy yourself even more. this is just your run of the mill china mass produced entry level that you get tierd of quickly because i's so mediocre and lame. he only showed the standard hand picked slides that were included. all normal things look just slightly magnified! trust me. waste of money! reseach TYPE of microscope and pic better type depending on what you wanna look at. leaves? this is good. bacteria? forget it.

[@ZestyAqua]

L♡ve it would go with a dedicated camera 📷 with SD cards space and WiFi capabilities lens to detach over using your phone 📱 📲 See improvements can be done modifications. Will help capture better results. Open source materials want to be sure all items are fair trade ethically sourced items verified fully from raw materials to end product fully transparent also showing the workers how they are treated? Then see the end product. Fully no slave labor. The microscope is great, sure teaching tool it's not showing how everything was made fully that's the video I'm interested in not anything on greenscreens. Really go directly to the factories you outsource to and literally film 🎥 everything fully. Then relaunch? Be great is we had a logo with certain standards to certify truly verified fair trade ethically sourced item not just outsourcing to a factory supplier in China blindly at lowest price point then mark up the finished product. Same bs. Has potential weird how our society doesn't value those details will stare at slides or videos. We have a problem for us all over SO YOU could cover all of it all together it's just unnecessary domestic violence wage slavery and money laundering human trafficking hellscape happening trying to address that aspect on my end. Love microscope 🔬 exploration sure just prefer a better harmony direction with on nations to nature on a planet we share briefly.

[@desijrichert]

That is a VERY EXPENSIVE looking Microscope! Yes $350 for the Base Microscope is Pretty Expensive! So no, My Son will not be getting one of these for his upcoming birthday. Sadly.

[@EyeLean5280]

3:07

[@Strawberry-jp5wv]

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[@supreetsahu1964]

Get well soon Hank ❤❤❤

[@robertschnobert9090]

Wait, is he sick? :O

[@limb-o7180]

@@robertschnobert9090 he was diagnosed with cancer unfortunately

[@CaJoel]

@@robertschnobert9090 he’s got hodgkin’s lymphoma :(

[@Sarappreciates]

@@robertschnobert9090 He's undergoing treatment that should 100% CURE his lymphoma.

[@AynneMorison]

You sound so different between SciShow where you more 'excited and upbeat' and Microcosmos where you are much more 'quiet and thoughtful'. I almost didn't recognize your voice the first time I watched Micro. This particular vid is all excited and upbeat and the norm I'm used to. I like both versions of presentation, but the Micro is so soothing, almost meditative. Just thought I'd tell ya.

[@SophiaAstatine]

He has, on more than one occasion, talked about it being nice to just do something calmly.

[@MrOnwisconsin2011]

I hope you are able to get better and heal Hank. I love all your content. You've done so much for science education. Take care of yourself first.

[@insertdeadmeme]

What ??? It's you again ? Are you behind every great youtube channel or what ?

[@mariacatre]

This comment is very funny 😂

[@aestaetic07]

i was so happy to see hank! get well soon

[@Jim-Stick]

I just got mine 3 days ago. Been really enjoying playing with this and getting a feel for it

[@Lou-Mae]

oh, jeez, knowing about what's going on, that you're microscoping a lymph node - that's rough. best wishes, Hank.

[@qzbnyv]

I’m sure he had a laugh on noting it. You don’t get to be fun goofy science guy without being able to laugh :)

[@williandalsoto806]

Taped 2 months ago, so he didn't know yet.

[@0_0bserver27]

I had no idea Hank ran this channel because he uses such a chill voice here

[@thedoruk6324]

Absolutely biology pilled

[@AMTunLimited]

6:56 "Now I've put in the lymph nodes...boy I know nothing about histology" oh no...buddy you're about to learn...

[@thejesuschrist]

Want!

[@q3klgmlk3r4g]

If Jesus wants it, the whole world gets it!

[@trickvro]

Thanks for always making my journey to the microcosmos a super chill experience.

[@krabkit]

i laughed a little too hard at the "1x" magnification reference at the beginning

[@DarwinianUniversal]

I didn't realise it was you. Love you're work

[@ohpotatoesandmolasses]

Me neither! I'm shocked, somehow!

[@noctusion2392]

Saame

[@user-svqmbiv]

Science dad is everywhere

[@jaydonbooth4042]

A movable stage sounds great after using my old microscope where I have to move the slide around by hand, while also pushing down or pulling up on the stage to focus lol. Can't wait to upgrade, this video has my excitement boiling over.

[@michelfug]

Look! It's Hank the goofy science guy! ❤

[@ryedogan]

One day, I'll buy that! Looks great! Thanks for the video

[@littlebacchus216]

How strange to be looking at a lymph node on light of resent news.

[@93MM483N50N]

This is awesome! I remember as a child my parents got me a little microscope and I thought it was so fascinating finding new things to put under... Perhaps I'll get back into it 😂

[@scottgust9709]

Can you guys figure out how to fulfill demand...the crappy microscopes stock is never replenished.

[@harleyjudy2850]

Never knew hank was the voice of the mc universe

[@thorr18BEM]

😮 That's amazing that you don't recognize voices. I wonder if that's kinda like being tone deaf.

[@TakenTook]

@@thorr18BEM -- to be fair to Harley Judy, HG does use a much more relaxed and even vocal tone when narrating the microcosmos videos, which is different from the more energetic and sometimes comedic inflections used in a lot of the vlogbrothers videos and even the scishow and crash course videos.

[@KORR]

suggestion for the store.... a water bottle sticker that says "WARNING: Tardigrade Habitat"