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Microscope Parts
Microscopes - Scientific Tool
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Body Tube | Connects the ocular lens to the rest of the microscope |
| Arm | The place (besides the base) where we carry the microscope |
| Coarse Adjustment Knob | Large knob; moves the stage up and down to bring the specimen into focus |
| Switch | Turns the light source for the microscope on and off |
| Nosepiece | Moveable; holds the objective lenses |
| Fine Adjustment Knob | Small knob; makes tiny adjustments to sharpen the image |
| Eyepiece | Contains the ocular lens; the part you look through |
| Objectives | Three lenses that come in different powers (4X, 10X, and 40X) |
| Stage Clips | Holds the slide in place |
| Diaphragm | Adjusts the amount of light |
| Aperture | The hole in the stage |
| Stage | The flat surface where we place the slide |
| Base | Supports the microscope; the bottom of the microscope |
| Mirror or Light Source | Projects light upward through the diaphragm, aperture, specimen, and lenses |