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Microscope Parts

Parts and functions of the microscope

PartFunction
eyepiece lens / ocular lenses what you look through to see your specimen; typically 10X, but also come in other varieties
body main section of the microscope minus the stand (base) or any illuminators
arm the area of the microscope between the tube and the base; carry the microscope by gripping the arm with one hand and putting the other hand under the base
nosepiece / revolving nosepiece / turret holds the objective lenses; rotate to switch objective lens
objective lens the lens closest to the object being viewed; comes in different magnifications (scanning, low-power, mid-power, high-power)
on/off switch controls the power to the microscope
diaphragm adjusts the amount of light passing through the stage opening
stage main, flat surface that holds the slides for observation
stage adjustment knob allows for adjustment of the slide position forward, backward, and left or right
coarse focus larger adjustment knob that moves the objective lens closer to or farther away from the specimen in large steps
fine focus smaller adjustment knob that moves the objective lens closer to or farther away from the specimen in small steps
base bottom support structure of the microscope
immersion oil special oil used exclusively with a 100X or higher objective lens; concentrates the path of light to increase the resolution of the image
lens paper special paper cleaning material specifically designed to be used for cleaning lenses and other glass components without introducing scratches to the surface
kimwipes a brand of specialty paper-based cleaning wipes suited for cleaning laboratory equipment and instruments; should never be used to clean microscopes as they can damage the lenses
slide rectangular plate made of either plastic or glass used to hold the specimen
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