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MICROSCOPE Arm - this attaches the eyepiece and body tube to the base.
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Base - this supports the microscope.
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Body tube - the tube that supports the eyepiece.
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Coarse focus adjustment - a knob that makes large adjustments to the focus.
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Diaphragm - an adjustable opening under the stage, allowing different amounts of light onto the stage.
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Eyepiece - where you place your eye.
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Fine focus adjustment - a knob that makes small adjustments to the focus (it is often smaller than the coarse focus knob).
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High-power objective - a large lens with high magnifying power.
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Inclination joint - an adjustable joint that lets the arm tilt at various angles.
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Low-power objective - a small lens with low magnifying power.
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Mirror (or light source) - this directs light upwards onto the slide.
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Revolving nosepiece - the rotating device that holds the objectives (lenses).
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Stage - the platform on which a slide is placed.
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Stage clips - metal clips that hold a slide securely onto the stage
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