Microscope Stage

Flat platform attached to lower portion of arm on which slides samples are place

Somewhat C shaped pillar arising from base that supports the stage and ocular components

Metal or plastic part on which microscope rests

Cylindrical/vertical part attached at the top of arm for support of optical system

Raises and lowers the condenser

Not present on all microscopes - collects illuminator light rays and focuses them increases the resolution, enhances contrast of sample

Lever beneath opening in the stage, consists of a shutter-like group of metal leaves which regulate the amount of light coming through the slide on the stage

Smaller knob which moves the tube through short distances slowly and is used to get the sample into sharp focus

Larger knob which moves the tube up or down rapidly to get the sample into coarse focus

Revolving plate which bears the objective lens, attached at lower end of tube, can be turned to change the objective lens

Small metal tubes screwed into the turret which increase the magnification of the sample. (often referred to as just objective)

Adjustment used to compensate for differences between eyes

Removable, short metal tube that contains lens that fit into the top of the tube generally 10-15x magnification

Controls the amount of light transferred to the sample

Also referred to as supplemental lens, may be found on dissecting microscopes at the base of the objective cover or tube

Used to reflect light through a sample

Used to adjust mirror to reflect light through a sample

This is an adjustment that determines how close the objective lens can get to the slide.