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Microscope Parts
Larson Helm
| Vocabulary word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Eyepiece Lens | to view and help magnify the object |
| Body Tube | connects eyepiece to objective lens |
| High Power Objective | for powerful detailed magnification, 40x-43x |
| Low Power Objective | for initial viewing of an object, 4x-5x |
| Stage | a place for viewing the slide. |
| Mirror or light source | to focus light through the stage to the eye |
| Base | for support |
| Stage Clips | Holds the slide in position |
| Arm | used to tilt, lift, and carry microscope |
| Coarse Adjustment Knob | moves the body tube and or stage up and down |
| Fine Adjustment Knob | focuses for details |
| Medium Power Objective | used to magnify 10x |