A latest binocular inverted metallurgical microscope having co-axial, coarse and fine motion assembled on ball bearing guides, equipped with horizontal illuminator with centering provision, field and aperture diaphragm and slots for dropping filters. Built in base variable solid state transformer. Large sturdy stage with X-Y axis movements. Coarse and fine focusing knobs, supplied with two coloured filters in metal mount, raxine cover, complete in box.