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Microscope Parts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Eye Piece | Lens where the eye is placed to view specimen |
| Coarse Adjustment | Large knob for focusing |
| Fine Adjustment | Small knobs for finish focus |
| Arm | Used to carry microscope |
| Stage | Flat surface where the slide with specimen is placed |
| Base | Bottom of microscope used for carrying |
| Diaphragm | Located in or below stage and changed the size of aperture |
| Tube | Connect the Eyepiece to the Objectives |
| Aperture | Opening in the stage that allows light to pass through specimen |
| Light Source | Light Bulb or mirror under the stage |
| Stage Clips | Used to keep the slide from moving |
| Revolving Nosepiece | Rotates to change the objective and magnification |
| Objectives | Lenses with different magnification ability |
| Prepared slide | a permanent slide with the cover slip glued down over the specimen |
| Temporary Slide | A slide you make and then clean up when finished |
| Coverslip | Thin piece of glass placed over the specimen on the slide |
| Staining | Process of adding dye to the specimen on the slide |
| Resolution | How clear the image appears. Resolution decreased with magnification |
| Magnification | How much the image is enlarged. Calculated by multiplying the eyepiece lens power with the objective lens power. |