Light Microscope

Eyepiece or Ocular (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #1

Arm (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #3

Nosepiece (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #4

Stage clips (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #5

Objective lenses (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #6

Slide (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #8

Stage (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #9

Coarse adjustment (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #10

Diaphragm (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #11

Light source (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #12

Fine adjustment (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #13

Base (diagram)

Identify the part labeled #15

Eyepiece or Ocular

This is the first lens where you look into the microscope that magnifies image.

Inclination joint

This allows for easier viewing of images under the microscope by angling the body tube by 45 degree.

Nosepiece

This is the part that holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to easily interchange between the different objectives.

objective lens

This is the second lens, which comes in different powers of 4X, 10X, 40X, that magnifies the image of the specimen.

Stage

This part supports the slide being viewed.

Stage clips

This part holds the slide in place.

Arm

This part provides a framework of support to the microscope and is a place to hold onto when carried.

Diaphragm

This part controls the amount of light passing through the microscope.

Base

This part provides a framework of support to the microscope and is another place to hold onto when carried.

Coarse adjustment

This part moves the stage up and down to provide a rough focus of specimen.

Fine adjustment

This part moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or "fine" tune your focus of the specimen.

light source

This part projects light upwards through the microscope to allow you to see the specimen.

Mirror

This part was used on microscopes to reflect light upwards through a microscope when there was no electric light sources available.