microscope parts and functions

Holds the objective lens in place

• Diaphragm

• Nose Piece

• Stage Clips

• Objective Slides

holds microscope slide in place on the stage

• Diaphragm

• Nose Piece

• Stage Clips

• Objective Slides

controls the amount of light that comes through the aperture

• Diaphragm

• Nose Piece

• Stage Clips

• Objective Slides

collects light coming through the object and magnifies it

• Diaphragm

• Nose Piece

• Stage Clips

• Objective Slides

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

• Base

• Stage

• Eye piece

• Coarse and Fine Adjustments

a supportive structure that prevents the microscope from tipping over

• Base

• Stage

• Eye piece

• Coarse and Fine Adjustments

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

• Base

• Stage

• Eye piece

• Coarse and Fine Adjustments

holds and supports microscopic slides containing the specimen

• Base

• Stage

• Eye piece

• Coarse and Fine Adjustments

connects to the base and supports the microscope head

• Base

• Arm

• Light Source

• Stage

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

• Base

• Arm

• Light Source

• Stage