Microscope Activity

Holding up the entire microscope on top, this U-shaped part is at the very bottom of the ‘scope.

This is one of the most iconic parts of a microscope. All other optical and mechanical parts of the ‘scope are mounted on this.

This is the rectangular solid part on which the specimen slide is placed. It is connected solidly to the lower side of the arm, and can move in both x and y directions.

It is use to securely hold the slide in place so that it doesn’t accidentally move.

It is necessary to have control over how much light is passed through the aperture, or else either your eyes may get damaged or you won’t see anything.

A circular rotating platform that can hold different kinds of objective lenses. You can change the magnification level on the fly by rotating this and bringing different lenses into play.

This is just a broad lens right under the diaphragm that focuses the light coming from the mirror (or bulb) and focuses it sharply right through the narrow hole of the aperture. Some older models may not have this

This is the source of the light placed below the stage, which lights up the sample.

This is the lens at the very top of the microscope, through which you look inside.

The most important and vital part, the main lens assembly, without which a microscope cannot function in any way. They hang from the nosepiece (often 2-3 are used together) and almost touch the sample slide.