MCB2340 Microscope Parts and Care : Microbiology: Rasmussen
College
Basic light microscope
*It is very important to learn the parts of the microscope for the labs.
This activity will introduce the parts one at a time
General rules for using a microscope
*always carry with 2 hands
*only use lens paper for cleaning
*do not force knobs
*always store covered
*be careful on the cords
Ocular/eyepiece
Contains lenses that magnify the image for the viewer by 10X or 20X
depending on the specific ocular
Nosepiece
Revolving circular structure containing the objectives
Objectives
Lenses that receive light from below object to form a magnified image
that you view through the eyepiece. Your microscope can contain 4X,
10X, 40X and 100X objectives
Arm
College
Basic light microscope
*It is very important to learn the parts of the microscope for the labs.
This activity will introduce the parts one at a time
General rules for using a microscope
*always carry with 2 hands
*only use lens paper for cleaning
*do not force knobs
*always store covered
*be careful on the cords
Ocular/eyepiece
Contains lenses that magnify the image for the viewer by 10X or 20X
depending on the specific ocular
Nosepiece
Revolving circular structure containing the objectives
Objectives
Lenses that receive light from below object to form a magnified image
that you view through the eyepiece. Your microscope can contain 4X,
10X, 40X and 100X objectives
Arm
