1. Parts and Functions of a Microscope

2. Parts of a Microscope

3. (Revolving) nosepiece
Eyepiece
(ocular lens)
Parts of a Microscope
Objective lens
(Revolving) nosepiece
Coarse adjustment knob
Stage
Fine adjustment knob
Stage clips
Diaphragm
Base
Light source

4. Functions of a Microscope

5. Functions of a Microscope
Contains the lens that allows you to view the specimen
Eyepiece (Ocular lens)
Holds objective lens in place
(Revolving)
Nose piece
Collects light coming through the object and magnifies it
Moves the stage or upper part of the microscope up and down to focus on the specimen. There is a coarse adjustment knob (used first) and a fine adjustment knob (for fine-tuning the focus).
Objective lens
Coarse adjustment knob
Stage
Holds and supports microscope slides containing the specimen
Fine adjustment knob
Holds microscopic slide in place on the stage
Controls the amount of light that comes through the aperture
Stage clips
Diaphragm
A supportive structure that prevents the microscope from tipping over
Base
Shines light up through the slide and is directed to the mirror
Light source