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Mastering Microscopy: Understanding Magnification and Proper Usage

Learn about microscope basics, magnification powers, and tips for proper usage to enhance your viewing experience. Discover the importance of handling a microscope correctly and how to protect your equipment. Enhance your microscopy skills with this comprehensive guide.

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Mastering Microscopy: Understanding Magnification and Proper Usage

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  1. Microscope Basics T. Trimpe 2005 http://sciencespot.net/

  2. Diaphragm Base Always carry a microscope with one hand holding the arm and one hand under the base. Ocular lens(Eyepiece) Body Tube Nosepiece Arm Objectives Stage Stage Clips Coarse Adjustment Fine Adjustment Light

  3. What’s my power? Microscopes use two lenses to magnify an image. To determine how much larger an image appears in the microscope than it is in real life, you must multiply the power of the two lenses together. This is called determining the power of magnification. What are the powers of magnification for each of the objectives on your microscope? Fill in the table on your worksheet.

  4. Low power is good for seeing the big picture. However, you may not be able to see many details. High power is good for seeing details. However, you are always missing some of the image because you are so far zoomed in. Which of these images isviewed at a higher power of magnification? Low vs. High Power

  5. Be careful on HIGH POWER!!!! Since high power is longer than the other objects, sometimes it is too close and may touch the slide. If you use the course adjustment (large knob) on high power to focus, you may damage your microscope. NEVER USE THE COARSE ADJUSTMENT WHEN VIEWING ON HIGH POWER! FINAL WARNING

  6. Cover Slip Lower slowly Wet Mount Slide Tip Place your cover slip on as indicated below to avoid bubbles.

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