Microscope Guide PDF

What is the Microscope? Microscopes are devices with magnifying lenses used to see details, and enlarged images of small objects. Two main function 1.Magnification: it is enlarging an image. As magnification increases, we are zooming in on the specimen 2.Resolution: it is the amount of fine deta...

What is the Microscope? Microscopes are devices with magnifying lenses used to see details, and enlarged images of small objects. Two main function 1.Magnification: it is enlarging an image. As magnification increases, we are zooming in on the specimen 2.Resolution: it is the amount of fine detail that can be seen. Resolution It's the ability to see details, that mean ability to determine 2 points as being separate. As we increase magnification, we increase resolution Types of Microscopes Light Microscopes Electron Microscopes Dissecting Microscopes Electron Microscopes Most modern microscopes Extremely high magnifications are possible up to 1,000,000x Used to see extremely small details within a cell, can't see a complete cell  How to use a microscope? Place the slide on the stage Use stage clips to secure slide Adjust nosepiece to lowest setting (Lowest = shortest objective) Look into eyepiece Use coarse focus knob and fine one as needed Q/ Write the CARE of microscope ??