Eyepiece - top of the microscope that you look through, usually with a magnification of 10x or 15x.e, Arm - connects the base to the head and the eyepiece tube. It is used to carry the microscope., Stage clips - Metals on the stage that hold the slide in place, Course Adjustment Knob - moves the stage or the body tube up and down to bring the specimen into general focus., Fine Adjustment Knob - knob used for fine-tuning the focus of the specimen after using the coarse adjustment knob. It moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image., Draw Tube - connects the eyepiece to the microscope body., Revolving Nosepiece - holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to easily change power (magnification), Scanning Objective - One of the lenses closest to the specimen with 4x magnification, Low Power Objective - One of the lenses closest to the specimen with 10x magnification, High Power Objective - One of the lenses closest to the specimen with 40x magnification, Oil Immersion Objective - One of the lenses closest to the specimen with 100x magnification, Stage - flat platform where the slide is placed for observation, Diaphragm - rotating disk under the stage with different sized holes. It is used to vary the intensity and size of the cone of light that is projected upward into the slide., Illuminator - light source located at the base of the microscope, Base - bottom part of the microscope that provides stability and support. It houses the illuminator and other electrical components, Mirror - Reflects light or the source of light, Inclination Joint - Attaches arm and base and allow microscope be tilted, Pillar - Serves as a strong vertical support that connects the base to the other mechanical parts, helping to hold the entire structure together. It is essential for supporting the stage, arm, and sometimes the adjustment mechanisms, ensuring that the microscope remains stable and all parts are securely attached during use,

Parts and functions of microscope

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