Compact, manual Galileo EZ employs automatic edge detection via Metronics QC300 digital readout. System includes me-chanical bearing with X-Y-Z measuring stage of 8 x 4 x 6 in. or 12 x 6 x 5 in., 6 to 1 zoom video optics, dual-output 150 W fiber-optic illumination, and collimated substage light. Maximum workload is 20 lb, and granite base design ensures accuracy of E1 = 2.5+7L/100 and X-Y resolution of 0.00002 in.