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| eyepiece | this part allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens |
| nosepiece | this part holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification |
| objective lenses | these are found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power |
| stage clips | these are used to hold a slide in place on the stage |
| light source | projects light upwards through the diaphragm to allow you to see the specimen |
| arm | this part on the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried |
| coarse adjustment knob | this part moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view |
| fine adjustment knob | this part moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or "fine" tune your view of the specimen |
| diaphragm | this part of the microscope helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen |
| base | the bottom part of the microscope |
| stage | part of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed |
| cover slip | name for the small plastic or glass piece that is used to cover a water drop on a slide |
| slide | small glass plate on which specimen are placed for viewing |
| power | refers to the degree of magnification for a lens |
