Microscope Components and Concepts

Front

base

Back

Provides support for the microscope

Front

stage clips

Back

Holds the slide in place

Front

eyepiece (ocular lens)

Back

Lens at the top that you look through and has a power of 10x

Front

stage

Back

The platform on which a slide is placed.

Front

diaphragm

Back

Regulates the amount of light on the specimen

Front

lens paper

Back

Used to clean microscope lens

Front

arm

Back

Used to support the microscope when carried

Front

illuminator

Back

Source of light

Front

revolving nosepiece

Back

Holds and turns the objectives into viewing position

Front

fine adjustment knob

Back

Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image