Unit 1-3 Notes Mr. Hefti – Pulaski Biology Parts of a Microscope Unit 1-3 Notes Mr. Hefti – Pulaski Biology
sperm cells & household dust
Eyepiece (ocular lens) Lens you look through Usually 10X in power
butterfly eggs & mushroom spores
Nosepiece Revolves Allows you to change objectives
ant holding microchip & microchip
Objectives Low, medium, and high power lenses Usually 4X, 10X, and 40X in power
eyelashes & strawberry
Stage Where you place the specimen to be observed
tarantula‘s eyes & cut hairs on razor
Stage clips Holds specimen or slide in place Do not bother with these because they will get in your way!
nylon & moth’s “mouth”
Diaphragm Adjusts amount of light shining on specimen
bacteria on tongue & Velcro
Adjustment knobs Bring image into focus Coarse used for low power Fine used for medium and high power
mosquito’s head & head lice
Arm and Base Structural parts that you hold when transporting microscopes
rust on nail & cauliflower florets