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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. |
