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Microscopy: What Is A Microscope?
Microscopy: What Is A Microscope?
Microscopy: What Is A Microscope?
What is a microscope?
Microscope
Microscope is a tool
which can help you see
tiny objects and living
organisms. It makes
them look bigger.
Light microscope
Microscopy
What are the parts of the microscope?
1. Arm
2. Base
4. Body Tube
7. Light source
8. Diaphragm
Stage clips
- hold the slide in place.
Stage
- Supports the slide
being viewed.
10 Steps to
Using the Microscope
2. Adjust the DIAPHRAGM while looking
through the EYEPIECE.
3. Adjust the LIGHT SOURCE (mirror) until
you see the circle of light.
10 Steps to
Using the Microscope
4. Place the slide on the STAGE.
5. Center the SPECIMEN over the small
opening on the STAGE.
6. Secure the slide with the STAGE CLIPS.
10 Steps to
Using the Microscope
10 Steps to
Using the Microscope
10 Steps to
Using the Microscope
Specimen
End of discussion