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Parts of a Microscope

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Eye piece
Allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens
Body
Connects the eyepiece to the objectives
Coarse Adjustment Knob
Moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view
Arm
The part on the side of the microscope that is used to support it when it is carried
Nosepiece
Holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification
Objective Lenses
Found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power
Stage
Part of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed.
Diaphragm
Helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen
Stage Clips
Used to hold a slide in place on the stage
Light
Projects light upwards to allow you to see the specimen
Base
The bottom part of the microscope
Fine Adjustment Knob
Moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or fine tune your view of the specimen
Objective Lenses
Fine Adjustment Knob
Coarse Adjustment Knob
Eye Piece
Base
Stage Clips
Arm
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