front 1 the lens to look through at the top, typically providing a standard magnification of 10x | back 1 Eyepiece (Ocular lens) |
front 2 What is the part that has magnification powers? | back 2 objective lens |
front 3 A rotating mount that holds multiple objective lenses, allowing you to easily switch between magnification powers | back 3 Revolving Nosepiece |
front 4 What is the part that is located at the base, it provides light for viewing (LED bulb) | back 4 Illuminator (Light Source) |
front 5 A lens situated beneath the stage that gathers and focuses the light from the illuminator into a tight core directed at the specimen | back 5 Condenser |
front 6 A rotating dial or lever under the condenser that controls the amount and intensity of light reaching the specimen | back 6 Iris Diaphragm |
front 7 the flat mechanical platform where the specimen slide is placed. | back 7 Stage |
front 8 the larger knob use to quickly raise or lower the stage | back 8 Coarse adjustment knob |
front 9 the smaller knob use to make precise, minute movements for sharp highly detailed focusing | back 9 fine adjustment knob |
front 10 The curved vertical metal piece connecting the head (eyepiece) to the base | back 10 Arm |