Microscopes are instruments used to magnify objects too small to see with the naked eye. There are two main types: light microscopes, which use lenses and light to magnify specimens, and electron microscopes, which use electron beams. Light microscopes have different objective lenses that provide varying levels of magnification. Total magnification is calculated by multiplying the ocular lens magnification by the objective lens magnification. Microscopes must be handled carefully to avoid damage - they should be carried with two hands, lenses cleaned with lens paper, and properly stored when not in use.