Introduction to the Microscope Care Parts Focusing
Always carry with 2 hands Only use lens paper for cleaning Do not force knobs Always store covered Keep objects clear of desk and cords
Eyepiece Body Tube Revolving Nosepiece Arm Objective Lens Stage Stage Clips Coarse Focus Fine Focus Base Diaphragm Light
Place the Slide on the Microscope Use Stage Clips Click Nosepiece to the scanning power(shortest) setting Look into the Eyepiece Use the Coarse Focus
Follow steps to focus using low power Click the nosepiece to the longest objective Do NOT use the Coarse Focusing Knob Use the Fine Focus Knob to bring the slide into focus. What can you find on your slide?
Magnification Most microscopes have three magnifications 1.Scanning Power-Shortest setting 2.Low Power-Middle Setting 3.High Power-Longest Setting ***
Magnification The eyepiece or ocular lens has a magnification of 10. Total Magnification is the objective lens x ocular lens.
Magnification Ocular lensTotal Magnification Scanning Low Power High Power
Magnification Ocular lensTotal Magnification Scanning Low Power High Power 4x
Magnification Ocular lensTotal Magnification Scanning 4x 10 Low Power High Power
Magnification Ocular lensTotal Magnification Scanning 4x 1040x Low Power High Power
Magnification Ocular lensTotal Magnification Scanning 4x 1040x Low Power 10x High Power
Magnification Ocular lensTotal Magnification Scanning 4x 1040x Low Power 10x10 High Power
Magnification Ocular lensTotal Magnification Scanning 4x 1040x Low Power 10x10100x High Power
Magnification Ocular lensTotal Magnification Scanning 4x 1040x Low Power 10x10100x High Power 40x
Magnification Ocular lensTotal Magnification Scanning 4x 1040x Low Power 10x10100x High Power 40x10
Magnification Ocular lensTotal Magnification Scanning 4x 1040x Low Power 10x10100x High Power 40x10400x