1. Parts of the Light Microscope

2. EYEPIECE
Contains the OCULAR lens

3. B. NOSEPIECE
Holds the HIGH and LOW power objective LENSES; can be rotated to change MAGNIFICATION

4. C. OBJECTIVE LENSES
Magnification ranges from 10x to 40x

5. D. STAGE CLIPS
HOLD the slide in place

6. E. STAGE
Supports the SLIDE being veiwed

7. F. LIGHT SOURCE
Projects light UPWARDS through the diaphragm, the SPECIMEN, and the LENSES

8. G. BASE
Supports the MICROSCOPE

9. H. DIAPHRAGM
Regulates the amount of LIGHT on the specimen

10. I. FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Moves the stage slightly to SHARPEN the image

11. J. COURSE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Moves the stage up and down for FOCUSING

12. K. ARM
Used to SUPPORT the microscope when carried