The document outlines the generic construction of microscopes, separating them into mechanical and optical parts. The mechanical parts provide physical support and help with focusing, while the optical parts allow for magnification and adjustments to the optical pathway from the light source, through the condenser, specimen, objective lens and ocular lens to create a magnified virtual image for the observer. Key mechanical parts include the base, pillar, stage and adjustments, while optical parts include the light source, condenser, objective lens and ocular lens.

1. MICROSCOPY 1
GENERIC CONSTRUCTION OF MICROSCOPE
Any microscope is constructed based on mechanical system and optical adjustments.
Henceforth, could be separated into;
1. MECHANICAL PARTS provides physical support to the optical parts and help in
focusing the sample.
2. OPTICAL PARTS confers required adjustments for magnification and optical pathway.
LIST OF MECHANICAL PARTS LIST OF OPTICAL PARTS
1. Base / Metal stand / Foot
2. Pillar
3. Inclination joint
4. Curved arm
5. Stage
6. Stage knobs
7. Stage clips
8. Revolving nosepiece
9. Coarse adjustment
10. Fine adjustment
11. Body tube
12. Draw tube
1. Light source / illuminator
2. Diaphragm
3. Sub stage - Condenser
4. Objective lens
5. Ocular lens / eye piece

2. MICROSCOPY 2
NOTE:
Optical pathway is the light path from source of illumination passing through the optical
parts (condenser, specimen, objective lens, ocular lens) and finally creates a magnified
virtual image in eyes of an observer).

3. MICROSCOPY 3