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MICROSCOPE Arm - this attaches the eyepiece and body tube to the base.

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1 MICROSCOPE Arm - this attaches the eyepiece and body tube to the base.

2 Base - this supports the microscope.

3 Body tube - the tube that supports the eyepiece.

4 Coarse focus adjustment - a knob that makes large adjustments to the focus.

5 Diaphragm - an adjustable opening under the stage, allowing different amounts of light onto the stage.

6 Eyepiece - where you place your eye.

7 Fine focus adjustment - a knob that makes small adjustments to the focus (it is often smaller than the coarse focus knob).

8 High-power objective - a large lens with high magnifying power.

9 Inclination joint - an adjustable joint that lets the arm tilt at various angles.

10 Low-power objective - a small lens with low magnifying power.

11 Mirror (or light source) - this directs light upwards onto the slide.

12 Revolving nosepiece - the rotating device that holds the objectives (lenses).

13 Stage - the platform on which a slide is placed.

14 Stage clips - metal clips that hold a slide securely onto the stage


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