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What was the approximate magnification of Leeuwenhoek s first microscopes?

Answer 1

From what I've read, it appears that Leeuwenhoek was able to achieve a magnification of approximately 200x, which was quite remarkable during a time when compound microscopes could only magnify objects by 20 to 30 times.

With his crude microscope, which was more akin to a magnifying glass, he was able to find much smaller bacteria in addition to protists.

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Answer 2

Elias Aboujaoude

The initial microscopes made by Leeuwenhoek were roughly 200–300 times magnified.

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