Compound Microscope Parts

|Compound Microscope Parts |
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|A high power or compound microscope achieves higher levels of magnification than a stereo or low power microscope. It is used to view smaller |
|specimens such as cell structures which cannot be seen at lower levels of magnification. |
|Essentially, a compound microscope consists of structural and optical components. However, within these two basic systems, there are some |
|essential components that every microscopist should know and understand. |
|These key microscope parts are illustrated and explained below. |
|STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS |
|The three basic structural components of a compound microscope are the head, base and arm. |
|Head/Body houses the optical parts in the upper part of the microscope |
|Base of the microscope supports the microscope and houses the illuminator |
|Arm connects to the base and supports the microscope head. It is also used to carry the microscope. |
|When carrying a compound microscope always take care to lift it by both the arm and base, simultaneously. |
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