The world's most advanced microscope has a resolution of 35 picometres. Located in a specially constructed room at the University of Victoria, it is now fully assembled and tested and has a pool of scientists and businesses eager to use it. The 7-tonne, 4.5-metre-high Scanning Transmission Electron Holographic Microscope or STEHM is the first of its kind in the world and partially entered the University last year.The STEHM will be used by scientists and engineers locally, regionally, nationally and internationally for a wide range of research projects related to the advancement of mankind. Gold atoms pass through the microscope with a resolution of 35 picometres. One picosecond equals one trillionth of a metre. This resolution is much better than the previous best image obtained at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California with 49 picosecond resolution, which is about 20 million times better than human vision.STEHM allows researchers to see atoms as never before. It has comprehensive analytical capabilities to determine the type and quantity or elements present, as well as a high-resolution camera for data collection. Researchers in many scientific and engineering disciplines will use it for projects that require knowledge of small atomic scale structures or nanoscience and nanotechnology. Local scientists and businesses are also eager to use it.