This is description of this part:
Microscope objective manufactured by Zeiss West Germany.
Technical parameters:
Manufacturer: Zeiss West Germany
Magnification: 16x
Model: Plan 16/0.35 160/0.17
Manufacturer part number: 46 05 10-9906 (alternative notation: 460510 - 9906)
Color correction: Planachromat
Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.35
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0.17 mm thickness
Immersion: no (dry objective)
Thread: RMS
What is this part needed for?
- If you have a microscope from any brand that lacks an objective lens with this magnification
- If you have such a lens, but it is of very poor quality or damaged
- If you are cautious and want to have such a lens on hand