Parts of the Microscope and Their Function

Parts of the Microscope and Their Function On the next slide there is an image of a microscope, very similar to the scopes we use in class. Click on the boxes to see the name and function of each part of the microscope.

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Click on Me Click on Me #9 Eye PieceThe part you look at with your eye. Usually 10 X magnification. Click Here to Return

to the Main Slide #10 Neck Used to safely transport microscope Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#11 Stage Slides are placed on this Click Here to Return to the Main Slide #12 Coarse Adjustment Used to make large changes

in focus. NOTE Never use this when viewing on high power Click Here to Return to the Main Slide #13 Fine Adjustment Used to small adjustments

of focus Click Here to Return to the Main Slide #14 Base Used to safely transport the microscope

Click Here to Return to the Main Slide #1 Tube Reflects light up to the viewers eye Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#2 Rotating Objects Allows for quick change of objectives Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#3 Low Power Objective The first lens you use when doing proper microscope work. Usually 4 X Click Here to Return to the Main Slide #4 Medium Power

Objective The second lens you use when doing proper microscope work. Usually 10 X Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#5 High Power Objective The highest magnification used. Usually 43 X. NEVER use the course adjustment when using this lens. Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#6 Stage Clips Use to keep the slide in place. Click Here to Return to the Main Slide #7 Diaphragm Use to vary the

amount of light passing through the slide. Usually it is better if the amount of light is low. Click Here to Return to the Main Slide #8 Light Source Sends

light up through the diaphragm and through the slide for viewing Click Here to Return to the Main Slide