Parts of Microscope

It controls the passing of light in the opening of the stage.

• diaphragm

• base

• eyepiece/ocular lens

• body tube

It supports the tube and connects it to the base.

• eyepiece / ocular lens

• arm

• mirror

• objective lenses

It holds the eyepiece and the revolving nosepiece in place.

• pillar

• draw tube

• body tube

• inclination joint

It allows you to look through and observe the enlarged image of the objective.

• stage

• ocular lens / eyepiece

• condenser

• mirror

It magnifies the image.

• mirror

• iris diaphragm

• objective lenses

• stage clip

It is used to provide light on the object and help focuses it.

• coarse adjustment knob

• mirror

• base

• fine adjustment knob

These are used to support and hold the slide in place.

• arm and base

• stage and stage clip

• body tube

• objective lenses

It moves the stage up and down and brings the image of the object into fine focus producing a clearer and more detailed view of the object.

• coarse adjustment knob

• fine adjustment knob

• revolving / rotating nosepiece

• objective lenses

It allows the proper position of the objectives lenses and the body tube holds the eyepiece.

• dust shield

• coarse adjustment knob

• revolving nosepiece

• body tube

The part above the base supports the other parts of the microscope.

• arm

• pillar

• eyepiece

• coarse adjustment knob