Axio Observer Life Cell Imaging (Zeiss) (Axio Observer Life Cell Imaging)
Guarantor:
Aneta Křížová, Ph.D.
Instrument status:
Operational
Research group:
Biophotonics Core Facility
Description:
The ZEISS Axio Observer is a versatile inverted microscope platform designed for advanced live-cell imaging and long-term time-lapse experiments. Engineered with stability, precision, and flexibility in mind, it enables researchers to capture high-quality images of dynamic biological processes while maintaining optimal physiological conditions for living samples.
Specification:
By integrating cutting-edge imaging modules, environmental control systems, and advanced software, the Axio Observer provides an adaptable foundation for diverse applications—from fluorescence and phase contrast imaging.
The ZEISS Axio Observer integrates:
- Stable Inverted Platform: Optimized for live-cell imaging with minimized drift, ensuring consistent results during long-term experiments.
- Environmental Control: Supports incubation chambers to maintain temperature, CO₂, humidity, and O₂ levels for extended live-cell studies.
- Advanced Contrast Techniques: Compatible with widefield fluorescence, phase contrast, and transmitted light.
- High-Performance Automation: Motorized focus, stage, and filter wheels for precise, reproducible imaging workflows.
- ZEN Imaging Software: Intuitive acquisition and analysis tools for time-lapse imaging, multi-channel experiments, colocalization, and 3D rendering.
Objective Lenses Zeiss:
- 2.5× EC Plan-Neofluar, NA 0.085, WD 8.8 mm, Dry
- 10× EC Plan-Neofluar, NA 0.3, WD 5.2 mm, Ph1, Dry
- 20× LD Plan-Neofluar, NA 0.4, WD 7.9 mm, Ph2, Dry
- 40× LD Plan-Neofluar, NA 0.6, WD 2.9 mm, Ph2, Dry
- 63× LD Plan-Neofluar, NA 0.75, WD 1.7 mm, Ph2, Dry
Light Sources:
- LED Viluma: UV 385nm, Violet 423nm, Blue 469nm, Cyan 508nm, Green 555nm, Red 630nm
- Transmitted-light illuminator
Filter sets:
- 49 DAPI: Ex: 335-383nm, Em: 420-470nm
- 38 eGFP: Ex: 450-490nm, Em: 500-550nm
- 20 Rhodamine: Ex: 540-552nm, Em: 575-640nm
- 50 Cy5: Ex:625-655nm, Em: 665-715nm
Camera:
- Axiocam 820 mono
Applications Examples:
- Multi-channel fluorescence acquisition
- Long-term live-cell imaging
- Cell tracking, segmentation, and analysis