Parts of a Compound Microscope

It is where we look into to observe the specimen.

• Body Tube

• Eyepiece

• Objective Lens

• Mirror

It is used to hold the microscope while putting from one place to another.

• Arm

• Base

• Body Tube

• Coarse Adjustment Knob

This is the part that holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to easily change power.

• Condenser

• Diaphragm

• Fine Adjustment Knob

• Revolving Nosepiece

It is the part that supports the whole microscope.

• Arm

• Base

• Body Tube

• Stage

It is where specimens to be observed is kept.

• Base

• Glass Slide

• Stage

• Stage Clips

It holds the slide in place.

• Base

• Condenser

• Stage

• Stage Clips

It separates the objective and the eyepiece and assures continuous alignment of the optics

• Body Tube

• Eyepiece

• Objective Lenses

• Mirror

It is used to direct light from the light source to the microscopic field.

• Eyepiece

• Mirror

• Objectives

• Objective Lenses

It is a large knob that is used for moving the body tube down and up for bringing the object to be examined under exact focus.

• Coarse Adjustment Knob

• Condenser

• Diaphragm

• Fine Adjustment Knob

It is the smaller knob, which is used for sharp and fine focusing of the object.

• Coarse Adjustment Knob

• Condenser

• Fine Adjustment Knob

• Mirror