Update Graded A+
fine adjustment knob used for precise focusing once coarse focusing has been completed
light switch turns light on and off
Base Supports the microscope
Brightness Adjustment Controls the level of brightness
illumination Where the light comes from
Condenser Focuses light through specimen
mechanical stage holds the microscope slide in place
Parfocal Property of microscope which allows objectives to be changed without having to
refocus (if one lens is in focus, other lenses will at least be close to focused)
low power objective magnifies 10x
scanning power objective magnifies 4x
high power objective magnifies 40x