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Compound Light Micro

Compound Light Microscope Lab

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Arm connects the base to the nosepiece and eyepiece. It is the structural part that is also used to carry the microscope.
Fine Adjustment moves the stage in smaller increments to provide a clear view of the specimen.
Coarse Adjustment moves the stage to provide general focus on the specimen.
Eyepiece magnifies the image of the specimen.
Revolving nosepiece holds the objective lenses and is sometimes called a revolving turret. You choose the objective lens by rotating to the specific lens one you want to use.
Low-power objective image is multiplied, typically 100x
High-power objective image is multiplied higher, up to 1000x
Stage Clips are the supports that hold the slides in place on the stage.
Stage is where the specimen is placed. This place is for observation.
Stage Opening allows light to pass through the specimen for a better view
Iris Lever regulates the amount of light passing through.
Iris Diaphragm controls the amount of light passing through the slide.
Lamp provides even, high intensity light so that light can travel through the specimen.
Base the main support of the microscope.
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