Parts of Microscope

Contains a 10x lens to magnify the image of a specimen

• eyepiece

• stage

• diaphragm

• body tub

Connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses

• nosepiece

• body tube

• light source

• arm

Connect the body tube to the base. One hand should be around this part when carrying a microscope.

• arm

• base

• eyepiece

• nosepiece

Supports the weight of the microscope. One hand should be under this part when carrying a microscope.

• eyepiece

• body tube

• arm

• base

Sends light upwards through the condenser and a hole in the stage so you can see the specimen on a slide

• objective lenses

• light source

• eyepiece

• diaphragm

The objective lenses are attached to this part. It allows you to rotate and switch lenses.

• nosepiece

• eyepiece

• stage

• condenser

Comes in three magnifications: 4x, 10x, 40x.

• eyepiece

• objective lenses

• stage clips

• fine adjustment knob

The first knob you should use. It moves the stage up or down.

• coarse adjustment knob

• fine adjustment knob

• eyepiece

• base

The second knob you should use. It focuses your specimen on the slide.

• arm

• light source

• fine adjustment knob

• coarse adjustment knob

Where you place the slide of your specimen

• stage

• stage clips

• base

• body tube