Friday, September 20, 2013

MICROSCOPE - PARTS & FUNCTIONS

Microscope Parts & Function


Parts of the Microscope
1. Eyepiece
Contains a magnifying lens that focuses the image from the objective into your eye.
2. Course Adjust
For focusing under low magnification
3. Fine Adjust
For focusing under high magnification or low
4. Low Power Objective
For large specimens or overview
5. High Power Objective
For detailed viewing or small specimens
6. Specimen on glass slide
What you want to look at
7. Stage
Supports specimen in correct location to lens
8. Condenser
Focuses the light on specimen
9. Diaphragm (iris or disc)
Regulates amount of light and contrast
10. Light Source
Illuminates the specimen for viewing