holds microscope slide in place on the stage

controls the amount of light that comes through the aperture

collects light coming through the object and magnifies it

moves the stage or upper part of the microscope up and down to focus on the specimen

a supportive structure that prevents the microscope from tipping over

also known as ocular lens, contains the lens that allows you to view the specimen

holds and supports microscopic slides containing the specimen

connects to the base and supports the microscope head

shines light up through the side and is directed to the mirror