Parts of the MicroscopeBy: Jenny Tuazon

Parts of the Microscope

MICROSCOPE It is a device or apparatus used to observe things that are not

seen by our naked eyes.

Parts of the Microscope

Parts of the Microscope

1. Eyepiece – is the part where the observer peeps into to examine the specimen being studied.

Parts of the Microscope

2. Body Tube – is the part where the revolving nosepiece is attached to

Parts of the Microscope

3. Revolving Nosepiece – where the different objectives/lenses are attached to. It can be turned around for choosing the power objectives to use.

Parts of the Microscope

4. Power Objectives – made up of lenses with different power for enlarging the specimen. There is a high power objective and a low power objective.

Parts of the Microscope

5. Coarse Adjustment – for raising and lowering the objectives.

Parts of the Microscope

6. Fine Adjustment – for viewing the specimen more clearly.

Parts of the Microscope

7. Stage – is the surface on which you place the specimen to be examined

Parts of the Microscope

8. Stage Clips – are for holding the glass slide with the specimen in its place

Parts of the Microscope

9. Diaphragm – for regulating the amount of light that reaches the stage.

Parts of the Microscope

10. Condenser – is for focusing a ray of light for better viewing of the specimen.

Parts of the Microscope

11. Mirror – is for catching a ray of

light to brighten the specimen.

Parts of the Microscope

12. Arm – for holding the microscope.

Parts of the Microscope

13. Inclination Joint – for tilting the microscope to a better position

Parts of the Microscope

14. Base – the part that holds

the microscope in place.