About This Event

Christmas dinner may never look quite the same again! Mike will start our Christmas celebrations with a fascinating festive microscopy session, taking a closer look at some of the familiar foods and ingredients that appear on our tables at this time of year. With real samples to examine under the microscope, we’ll discover the surprising structures, patterns and tiny details that are completely invisible to the naked eye. Even the most ordinary Christmas fare can become something quite extraordinary when viewed under a microscope! This is a relaxed, practical and hands-on evening, with microscopes and plenty of help available, so complete beginners are very welcome to come along, have a go and see what they can discover for themselves. Expect some fascinating surprises, Christmas treats, plenty of conversation and a little festive fun as we round off another year of microscopy. Microscopes at the ready – Christmas is about to get a closer look, just look how beautiful sugar is under the microscope!

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