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