Anyone know of a place to learn about different types of microscopes?

Question

I am looking for an informative website that can teach me about different types of microscopes. I am looking to purchase one for my home and would like to research them first.

Answer 1

try

http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/physics/microscopes/1.html

or

http://www.microscope-microscope.org/basic/microscope-types.htm