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