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Microscope parts. ocular – contains magnifying lens you look through (usually 10X) body tube – holds lenses at a certain distance so both magnify nosepiece – holds objectives objectives – contain lenses of various magnification
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ocular – contains magnifying lens you look through (usually 10X) body tube – holds lenses at a certain distance so both magnify nosepiece – holds objectives objectives – contain lenses of various magnification stage – supports slide stage clips – holds slide on stage diaphragm – controls amount of light that enters stage
hole in stage – allows light to pass through stage coarse adjustment – moves stage greater distances fine adjustment – moves stage slightly lamp – provides light base – supports microscope arm – holds objectives/body tube over stage