A device for inspecting microscopic objects. A plurality of LEDS is
arranged in an array underneath a lens. Some of the LEDS are lighted and
some of the LEDS are unlighted. A computer is in control of the LED
array. The computer turns on selected LEDS from the array to form the
lighted LEDS. Also, the computer turns off selected LEDS from the array
to form the unlighted LEDS. The lighted LEDS form a pattern of lighted
LEDS underneath the lens. In a preferred embodiment, the lens is
connected to a computer controlled camera and the microscopic objects are
microscopic crystals.