A microscope is named after the form of magnification that it uses in producing certain qualities of images and magnification technique. Some microscopes are named after the inventor of its concept of imagery and type of lens combination. With these classification comes the name stereo boom microscope; “stereo”, defining the optical feature of the instrument and “boom”, defining the mount type of the microscope—it is also the form of use of the instrument itself. Stereo in photography means two photographs taken from slightly different angles that forms a three-dimensional image when viewed together; which is exactly what this instrument is capable of doing. The main optical components of a stereo boom microscope is based on the concept of stereoscopic microscopy; production of valuable information in observations that requires three-dimensional imaging in order to interpret and perceive depth and contrast of a bodied specimen. This concept is very much useful in industries that requires assemblies of miniature constructive materials and also for biological researches that requires careful observation and minute manipulation of sensitive organisms especially live specimens.

As mentioned, defining the use and mount type of this instrument is the word “boom”. In microscopes, boom is translated as having a mount type wherein the main optical components hangs through a system of beams. The beams may vary distinctinctively according to the manufacturers construction. Its sole purpose is to give the optical components variable positioning. A simple construction would represent 2 beams; a vertical beam for reach, and a horizontal beam for height. The optical component is attached to a horizontal beam that extends its reach, enabling a comfortable view of large specimens that requires a big room for observation; this prevents the complexity of cutting specimens into smaller parts and placed on a traditional stage which also enables the observer to view live specimens. At the opposite end of the horizontal beam is a variable weight; this is necessary for the instrument to maintain its form without loosing its balance. This horizontal beam is then attached to a vertical beam through a certain mechanism (this may vary with regards to the manufacturers construction) that can enable smooth and accurate adjustments to the distance of the optics from the specimen. The height of the beam in addition, allows objects or live animals that requires a large amount of vertical space (which a traditional microscope cannot cater) to be placed underneath the optical component. The mechanism or attachment or even the base of the vertical beam is also designed to enable the rotation of the horizontal beam with the intersection of the beams as its axis. This feature allows quick and easy positioning of the optics over and away from the specimen. The vertical beam sits on a base stand with variable amounts of weight that is also necessary to maintain the instrument’s erect position over a table or platform.