Microscopes

eyepiece

Allows you to view the image, contains the ocular lens.

objective lens

These are found on the nose-piece and range from low (4x) to high power(100x).

stage clip

These are used to hold a slide in place on the stage.

light Microscope

Microscope that projects light upwards to see the specimen.

arm

This part on the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried.

coarse adjustment knob

This part moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view.

fine adjustment knob

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

revolving nose piece

attached to objective lenses and rotates around

stage

platform that holds the slide and the specimen;

base

The bottom part of the microscope.

cover slip

A small plastic or glass piece that is used to cover a water drop on a slide.

slide

Small glass plate on which specimen are placed for viewing

wet mount slide

temporary way to prepare a slide; 1-2 drops of liquid (usually water) goes on specimen; always uses a cover slip

POWER of a microscope

Refers to the degree of magnification for a lens

light source

What is structure 'N'?

nosepiece

What is structure 'F'?

arm

What is structure #10?

100x

What is the magnification of 10x eyepiece and 10x objective lens?

40x

What is the magnification of 10x eyepiece and 4x objective lens?

400x

What is the magnifications of 10x eyepiece and 40x objective lens?

Coarse Adjustment Knob

What knob do you use when you are just starting to look at a specimen?

Fine adjustment Knob

What know do you use when you have something in focus and want the image to be sharper?

Diapraghm

Regulates the light on a specimen.