Science Microscopes

Front

What supports the microscope slide and viewing object?

Back

Stage

Front

Holds high- and low-power objectives; rotates to change magnification.

Back

Revolving Nosepiece

Front

What provides the greatest magnification, 40X?

Back

High-Power Objective

Front

Provides the least magnification, 10X

Back

Low-Power Objective

Front

Passageway for light and maintains the correct distance between the lenses.

Back

Body Tube

Front

Contains the lens you look through.

Back

Eyepiece

Front

Controls the amount of light that enters the body tube

Back

Diaphragm

Front

What supports the microscope?

Back

Base

Front

What holds the microscope slide in place?

Back

Stage Clips

Front

Moves slightly and is used to sharpen the image of the object you are viewing.

Back

Fine Adjustment Knob