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Eyepiece through which you view objects. (magnifies the image projected by the objectives = compound) |
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Rotating piece that holds the three objectives
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Magnifies the object being viewed – 3 objectives
Scanning (3-5x), low power (10x), high power (40x)
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Moves the slide closer or farther from the objectives
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Keeps the slide in place on the stage
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Used to move the stage to the necessary distance from the objectives
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Used to make fine adjustments to the image – to bring fuzzy images into focus
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Focuses light on the object being viewed
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Alters the intensity of light being used to view the object
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Controls the amount of light being used to view the object
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