Microscope Parts and Functions

The part you look through to see the specimen, usually 10x magnification.

• Eyepiece (Ocular Lens)

• Objective Lens

• Stage Clip

• Condenser

Lenses with different magnifications (e.g., 4x, 10x, 40x) to zoom in on the specimen.

• Objective Lenses

• Eyepiece Lenses

• Condenser Lenses

• Projection Lenses

Allows the microscope to tilt for comfortable viewing.

• The Inclination Joint

• Focusing Knob

• Stage Clip

• Light Source

The bottom part that supports the microscope.

• Base

• Stage

• Arm

• Objective

Makes small adjustments to sharpen the image.

• Fine Focus Knob

• Fine Focus Knob

• Stage Adjustment Knob

• Illumination Control

The flat platform where you place the slide.

• Stage

• Base

• Arm

• Lens

The part you hold when carrying the microscope.

• Arm

• Stage

• Arm

• Objective

Metal clips that hold the slide in place.

• Stage Clips

• Slide Holders

• Glass Clips

• Stage Fasteners

Supplies electricity to the microscope’s light source and plugs into the wall socket.

• The Power Cord

• Light Bulb

• Microscope Base

• Optical Lens

Holds and rotates the objective lenses.

• Revolving Nosepiece

• Stage

• Eyepiece

• Base