Microspes

Which part of the microscope collects light to be directed to the specimen?

• iris diaphragm

• mirror

• condenser

• stage

Lenses used to change the magnification of the specimen

• Body Tube

• Draw tube

• Objective lenses

• Diaphragm

Holds objective lenses, used to change magnification

• Objective lenses

• body tube

• light source

• revolving nosepiece

Connects eyepiece to other lenses

• Body tube

• Arm

• Base

• Diaphragm

Holds the slide in place

• Stage Clips

• Stage

• Eyepiece

• Coarse adjustment

Top lens you look through to see the specimen

• Body tube

• Stage

• Light source

• Eyepiece

It is a flat platform where you place the slide.

• Base

• Stage

• Arm

• Light source

Moves stage up and down for initial focusing of the specimen

• Stage

• Stage clips

• Diaphragm

• Coarse adjustment

Used to focus specimen, smaller adjustment than coarse adjustment

• Fine adjustment

• Stage

• Arm

• Base

Supports the microscope and connects pieces

• Base

• Body Tube

• Arm

• Light source