Post on 30-Dec-2015
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Microscope parts
ocular – contains magnifying lens you look
through (usually 10X)
body tube – holds lenses at a certain distance
so both magnify
nosepiece – holds objectives
objectives – contain lenses of various magnification
stage – supports slide
stage clips – holds slide on stage
diaphragm – controls amount of light that enters stage
hole in stage – allows light to pass through stage
coarse adjustment – moves stage greater distances
fine adjustment – moves stage slightly
lamp – provides light
base – supports microscope
arm – holds objectives/body tube over stage