Spoiler Alert: This post contains the answers to the mystery photos contained in the Foldscope in the Classroom December blog. Read that first before continuing here...



OK, here are the answers!

Mystery Photo 1:

Image taken with the Foldscope 2.0 at 140X magnification

What is it?

A decorative ribbon!


Mystery Photo 2:

Image taken with the Foldscope 2.0 at 50X magnification with Reflective Lighting

What is it?

Glitter from a tardigrade tree ornament!


Mystery Photo 3:

Image taken with the Foldscope 2.0 at 140X magnification plus 5X zoom on phone

What is it?

Curly ribbon!


Mystery Photo 4:

Image taken with the Foldscope 2.0 at 140X magnification plus 5X zoom on phone

What is it?

Wrapping Paper!