4. Parts of the Microscope
1. Eyepiece – is the part where the observer peeps
into to examine the specimen being studied.
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2. Body Tube – is the part where the revolving
nosepiece is attached to
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3. Revolving Nosepiece – where the different
objectives/lenses are attached to. It can be turned
around for choosing the power objectives to use.
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4. Power Objectives – made up of lenses with different
power for enlarging the specimen. There is a high
power objective and a low power objective.
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5. Coarse Adjustment – for raising and lowering the
objectives.
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6. Fine Adjustment – for viewing the specimen more
clearly.
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7. Stage – is the surface on which you place the
specimen to be examined
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8. Stage Clips – are for holding the glass slide with the
specimen in its place
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9. Diaphragm – for regulating the amount of light that
reaches the stage.
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10. Condenser – is for focusing a ray of light for better
viewing of the specimen.
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11. Mirror – is for catching a ray of
light to brighten the specimen.
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12. Arm – for holding the microscope.
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13. Inclination Joint – for tilting the microscope to a
better position
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14. Base – the part that holds
the microscope in place.
