Microscope

Used to support the microscope when carried.

• Diaphragm
• Arm
• Stage clips

Contains the ocular lens

• Eyepiece
• Light source
• Objective lens

Hold the high and low power objective lenses; can be rotated to change magnification

• Fine adjustment knob
• Stage
• Nose piece

Projects the light upward through the diaphragm.

• Light Source
• Fine Adjustment Knob
• Nose piece

Magnification ranges from 4x to 40x

• Course Adjustment Knob
• Base
• Objective Lens

Supports the microscope

• Eye piece
• Stage
• Base

Hold the slide in place

• Diaphragm
• Nose piece
• Slide clips

Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image.

• Objective lens
• Stage
• Fine Adjustment Knob

Moves the stage up and down for focusing.

• Stage
• Stage Clips
• Coarse Adjustment Knob

Supports the slide being viewed.

• Stage
• Arm
• Base