{"product_id":"olympus-planc-n-10x-ph1-phase-contrast-objective","title":"Olympus PlanC N 10x PH1 Phase Contrast Objective","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlympus PlanC N 10X Phase Contrast Objective — PH1, Infinity Corrected (N4239600)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔬 \u003cstrong\u003e10X phase contrast (PH1)\u003c\/strong\u003e — enhances contrast in transparent, unstained specimens without fixation or staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003ePlanC N (Plan Achromat) optics\u003c\/strong\u003e — flat, well-corrected field for uniform sharpness across the full field of view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eNA 0.25 \/ WD 10.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — generous working distance for comfortable slide manipulation and specimen handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e♾️ \u003cstrong\u003eInfinity corrected\u003c\/strong\u003e — compatible with Olympus BX, CX, and IX series infinity optical systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔩 \u003cstrong\u003eRMS thread\u003c\/strong\u003e — standard mount for direct nosepiece integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔧 Product Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Olympus PlanC N 10X PH1 (part number N4239600) is a new infinity-corrected Plan Achromat phase contrast objective designed for the Olympus BX, CX, and IX series microscope platforms. At 10X with a numerical aperture of 0.25 and a working distance of 10.5mm, it provides the wide field of view and generous clearance that make it the ideal starting objective for phase contrast workflows — whether you're scanning a flask of cells, locating regions of interest on a slide, or monitoring live cultures over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase contrast at 10X is the workhorse configuration for cell biology and microbiology labs. The PH1 phase ring is matched to the condenser annulus for 10X objectives, converting optical path length differences in transparent specimens into visible contrast — revealing cell membranes, nuclei, organelles, and motility without any chemical intervention. The PlanC N designation indicates Plan Achromat correction, delivering a flat, sharp field from center to edge that is essential for accurate cell counting, imaging, and documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10.5mm working distance is notably generous for a 10X objective, providing comfortable clearance for thick substrates, multi-well plates, and chamber slides. This is a brand-new objective with factory-fresh optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔎 Typical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive-cell imaging of mammalian cell cultures (adherent and suspension)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobiology — bacteria, yeast, and protozoa observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell counting and confluence monitoring in tissue culture flasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbryology and developmental biology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase contrast setup and condenser alignment on BX, CX, and IX systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📊 Key Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN4239600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlympus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanC N (Plan Achromat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContrast Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhase Contrast (PH1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumerical Aperture (NA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking Distance (WD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfinity corrected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRMS (Royal Microscopical Society)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Microscopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlympus BX, CX, IX series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📋 \u003cem\u003eUniversity and institutional purchase orders accepted. Contact us with any questions — we're happy to help you find the right phase contrast objective for your Olympus system.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spach Optics, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52089731088685,"sku":"N4239600","price":442.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/7965\/8029\/files\/PLCN10XPH1.jpg?v=1779821438","url":"https:\/\/www.spachoptics.com\/products\/olympus-planc-n-10x-ph1-phase-contrast-objective","provider":"Spach Optics, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}