Microscope Flashcards
(13 cards)
Eyepiece
Has a magnifying lens you look through
Body tube
Holds the eyepiece
Arm
Supports the body tube and used for carrying the microscope
Revolving nosepiece
Holds and turns the objectives into a viewing position
Objective lenses
Each contains a lens with a different power of magnification
Stage
Platform that supports the microscopes side
Stage clips
Hold the microscope side in place
Coarse adjustment knob
Focuses the image
Fine adjustment knob
Sharpens the image
Base
Supports the microscope
Condenser lens
Directs light to the object
Diaphragm
Controls the amount of light entering the body tube
Light source
Directs light through the diaphragm