MICROSOPES
A – Coarse adjustment - A knob that makes large adjustments to
the focus.
B – Fine adjustment - A knob that makes small adjustments to the focus.
C – Carrying Arm - This attaches the eyepiece and body tube to the base.
D – Stage clips - Metal clips that hold a slide securely onto the stage.
E – Inclination Joint - The arm can swivel at this point.
F – Base - This supports the microscope.
G – Eyepiece - Where you place your eye.
H – Body tube - The tube that supports the eyepiece.
I – Revolving nosepiece - The rotating device that holds the objectives (lenses).
J – Low power objective lens - A small lens with low magnifying power.
K – High power objective lens - A large lens with high magnifying power.
L – Stage - The platform on which a slide is placed.
M – Diaphragm - An adjustable opening under the stage, allowing different amounts
of light onto the stage.
N – Mirror (or light source) - This directs light upwards onto the slide.
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