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Introduction to the Light Microscope

The microscope has become one


of the most recognizable symbols
of science.
Typical Classroom
Microscope
What is the purpose of a
microscope?
• To magnify or enlarge the image of tiny
objects.
• The microscopes we will use this year in
science can magnify objects 40 times, 100
times, and 400 times the size of the object.
Eyepiece
Eyepiece

• Also known as the ocular


• Contains the first lens you look through -
usually a magnification of 10x
• Located on the top of the body tube
Objective Lenses
Objective Lenses

• Used in combination with the


eyepiece to provide a range of
magnification
• Magnification ranges from 40x to
400x
• Located on the nosepiece at the
bottom of the body tube
Nosepiece
Nosepiece

• Holds the objective lenses


• Rotates to enable
magnification
• Located at the bottom of
the body tube
Arm
Arm
• Supports the upper parts of
the microscope
• Used to carry the
microscope
• When carrying a
microscope, always have
one hand on the arm and one
hand on the base. Use two
hands!!
Base
Base

• Supports the whole microscope


• Used to carry the microscope
• When carrying a microscope,
always have one hand on the
arm and one hand on the base.
Use two hands!!
Stage
Stage

• Supports the slide


• The slide contains the
specimen or object that
you are viewing with the
microscope.
Stage Clip
Stage Clip
• Helps to hold the slide in
place
• Usually, one on each side
of the hole (stage opening)
= 2 stage clips
• The stage opening allows
light to pass from the light
source to the lenses.
Light Source
Light Source
• Provides light necessary
for viewing the specimen
• Usually either a mirror or
illuminator
• Sends light through the
stage opening to the
diaphragm
Diaphragm
Diaphragm
• Wheel or lever located
below the stage opening
• Regulates the amount of
light that can enter the
lenses
• May need to be adjusted
based on the thickness of
the specimen being
studied
Coarse Adjustment
Knob
Coarse Adjustment Knob

• Raises and lowers the


stage or objective lenses
• Used only when focusing
the low power (4x)
objective lens
Fine Adjustment Knob
Fine Adjustment Knob
• Raises and lowers the
stage or objective lenses
a small distance for
exact focusing
• Used when focusing the
medium power (10x)
and high power (40x)
objective lenses
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