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| compound light microscope | a tool used by scientists to view very small specimens |
| eyepiece | Contains the ocular lens, allows you to view the image |
| nosepiece | This part holds the objective lenses |
| Objective Lenses | These are found on the nosepiece and a range of magnifications |
| Stage Clips | These are used to hold a slide in place on the stage |
| Light Source | Projects light upward through the slide |
| Arm | The large side of the microscope, used to carry |
| Coarse Adjustment Knob | Moves the stage up and down to get specimen in view initially |
| Total Magnification | Ocular lens X Objective lens |
| Diaphragm | Helps you ajust the amount of light that reaches the specimen |
| Fine Adjustment Knob | Part that moves the stage slightly to help sharpen or fine tune veiw of specimen |
| Stage | Supports the slide that is being veiwed |
| Cover Slip | Small plastic or glass peice used to cover a drop of water on the slide |
| Slide | Small glass pplate where you put the specimen |
| Base | The bottom part of the microscope |
| Power | Refers to the degree of magnification for a lens |
