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The technical field of using microscope to view objects we cannot see with unaided eye.

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Microscopy

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Used to observe small objects even cells.

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Microscope

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He invented the first light microscope in 1590s.

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Zacharias Janssen

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He made significant improvements to the compound microscope.

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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

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It is the increase in an object’s apparent size.

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Magnification

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The ability or power to show details clearly.

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Resolution

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It is the upper end of the microscope that is used to peep.

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Ocular lens or eyepiece

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The most important part of the optical parts.

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Objective lens

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Magnifies up to 4x magnification.

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Scanner

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Magnifies up to 10x.

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Low Power Objective

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Magnifies up to 40x magnification.

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High Power Objective

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Magnifies up to 100x objective.

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Oil immersion objective

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Is an oil used for the oil immersion objective. It is put in the specimen for viewing.

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Cedar oil

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It collects and reflect light from an external light source up into the microscope.

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Mirror

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Holds the mirror.

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Mirror Rack

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Consists of condensing lens that directs the maximum amount of light upon an object.

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Condenser

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A flat disc located beneath the condenser.

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Iris diaphragm

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The platform where the slide is placed.

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Stage

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Used to hold the slide firmly onto the stage.

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Stage clips

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Parts that brings the specimen into focus.

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Adjustment knobs

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Focuses on the HPO.

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Fine adjustment knob

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Focuses on the LPO.

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Course adjustment knob

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The part where the objectives are attached.

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Revolving nosepiece

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Protects the objectives from dusts.

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Dust shield

25
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Anchors the microscope firmly on the table.

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Base

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Is a mechanism mounted on the stage that holds and moves the microscope.

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Mechanical stage.

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